Psych APRN

Psych APRN

Canaan, CT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

•    Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.
•    Ensure the provision or documentation of a psychiatric assessment is completed as needed.  
•    Prescribe medication as needed or indicated for clients. 
•    Order, interpret, and document tests as appropriate. 
•    Document all orders for services to be provided to the client, including frequency and type of treatment, therapies to be administered or coordinated and medications prescribed.  
•    Administer Naltrexone and Buprenorphine injections 
•    Ensure that all interventions are documented in the electronic health record. 
•    Refer clients to hospital for evaluation and treatment when higher level-of-care is indicated or suspected.  
•    Refer to external medical specialist for treatment or follow-up when needed.  
•    Consults with the Medical Director regarding medical or psychiatric findings and status of clients.
•     Assist in crisis situations. 
•    Communicate with referents and/or other medical providers for the clients to help to assure comprehensive quality care and continuity of care for the client.  
•    Coordinate and implement special programs or projects as assigned by the Medical Director. 
•    Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.  
•    Maintain client medical health records per Joint Commission, CARF, OASAS, and Mountainside policies and procedures.  
•    Assist the Medical Director in oversight of competency screening for staff who perform waived testing upon orientation and annually thereafter.

General

•    Adopt the Mountainside culture of providing a Best in Class Service to all clients.
•    Uphold the Mountainside values of Compassion, Professionalism, Integrity and Commitment at all times.
•    Comply with Mountainside procedures, policies and regulations relevant to assigned role. 
•    Undertake relevant training on Mountainside’s policies and procedures as delivered by management, Human Resources or other departments.
•    Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through assigned objectives or as directed by management.
•    Adhere to dress code policy set forth in employee handbook. 

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully; an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Qualifications
•    Master’s Degree in Nursing
•    Current Psychiatric NP licensure in the state of Connecticut required
•    Must possess a Federal 2000 Data Waiver
•    Valid and appropriate liability coverage required
•    Must be familiar with complications in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and mental illness
•    Minimum one year experience/knowledge in substance abuse setting preferred

Skills and Abilities    
•    Must have basic computer skills including competence in software applications such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and use of internet applications and in using and/or connecting wireless computer hardware, the ability to project to remote devices, etc.
•    Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary.        
•    Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomics and strong cultural competency.
•    Strong oral and written communication    skills.
•    Excellent organization and time management skills.
•    Ability to perform Psychiatric Assessments
•    Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms 
•    Appropriate judgement and decision making 

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $70.00 to $100.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Sick Time

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Salary : $70 - $100