Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - part-time - 1st shi at Community Mental Health Affiliates

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

106080.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Evidence-Based Care, Psychiatric Assessment, Pharmacological Assessment, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination, Risk Management, Buprenorphine Prescribing, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, EMR Systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, On-Call Response

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a benefit eligible Part-time(24-30hrs) APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). This position will be located at 255 Bank St. Waterbury, CT 06702. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position starts at $106,080. Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Position Summary: The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting. The APRN conducts psychiatric evaluations, provides medication management, and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver recovery-oriented, culturally responsive care. Responsibilities: * Provides and documents psychiatric and pharmacological assessments in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards. * Delivers ongoing medication management and follow-up care through scheduled and urgent appointments. * Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning, care coordination, and referrals to higher or lower levels of care. * Participates in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities. * Responds to clinical needs in a timely manner, including on-call responsibilities as assigned. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: * APRN licensure in the State of Connecticut. * Psychiatric certification or eligibility appropriate to the client population. * 1-3 years post-degree experience in the provision of psychiatric assessment and medication evaluation of the full range of psychiatric disorders as identified in the DSM-5. * Must be able to prescribe Buprenorphine. * Valid Connecticut Driver’s License. Preferred Qualifications: * Bilingual in Spanish and/or Polish. * Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Experience in or the ability and willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. We also care about your future. CMHA offers: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages * 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service * 11 observed holidays * 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend * 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year * Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service * Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually * Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability * A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household * Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships * Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. * Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment * Free employee subscriptions to the calm app * Annual Company Picnic * CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: * Student loan consolidation and refinancing * Loan payoff projection dashboard * Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone * College cost calculator * College financial planning * 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: * Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers * Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track * Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable * The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Any individual needing assistance in completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at Careers@cmhacc.org [Careers@cmhacc.org]. Job ID: 420

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric APRN provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care, conducting evaluations and managing medication within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include documenting assessments, delivering ongoing medication management, collaborating on treatment planning, and participating in quality improvement activities.