Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Ages 5+ | W-2 Hourly Position | Come Grow With Coastal For 10 years, Coastal Connecticut Counseling has been helping children, teens, adults, and families throughout Connecticut feel supported, understood, and connected to the right care. As we continue to grow our psychiatric services, we are looking for an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is comfortable working across the lifespan, beginning at age 5 , and wants the flexibility of an hourly position with the support and stability of an established clinical practice. At Coastal, you can practice with independence without practicing alone. Our psychiatric providers work alongside therapists, our Care Team, and clinical leadership to provide thoughtful, coordinated care while maintaining their own professional judgment and autonomy. This is a W-2 employed position with flexibility, established referrals, administrative support, and the opportunity to grow into a larger or full-time role as our psychiatric program continues to expand. What You'll Do Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for clients ages 5 and older Assess, diagnose, and treat a range of mental health concerns across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on each client's age, developmental needs, history, symptoms, and goals Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications within your scope of practice Educate clients and, when appropriate, parents and caregivers about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, potential side effects, and ongoing care Collaborate with Coastal therapists to support coordinated treatment and continuity of care Coordinate with pediatricians, primary care providers, schools, specialists, and outside treatment providers when clinically appropriate Recognize when psychological testing, specialty treatment, additional assessment, or a higher level of care may be needed Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation Participate in clinical consultation and collaboration as needed What We're Looking For Active and unrestricted Connecticut APRN license Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Current DEA registration and prescribing authority 3+ years of post-graduate PMHNP experience required Experience providing outpatient psychiatric care across multiple age groups Strong experience and comfort treating children and adolescents, including children as young as 5 Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult psychopharmacology Understanding of child and adolescent development and the role of family systems in treatment Strong clinical judgment and ability to assess appropriate level of care Excellent communication, organization, documentation, and follow-through A provider who values collaboration, relationships, and whole-person care Why Coastal? We want our providers spending their time doing what they do best: providing excellent clinical care. Coastal provides the infrastructure and support around you so you don't have to build or manage a practice on your own. Compensation & Benefits Starting compensation of $120 per billable client hour W-2 employed position Flexible part-time or per-diem scheduling Paid sick time 401(k) Professional development assistance Potential to grow into a full-time position Opportunities for continued professional growth as our psychiatric program expands Practice Support Established referrals and community relationships Credentialing and billing support A dedicated Care Team offering administrative support Collaboration with an established team of licensed therapists Clinical consultation and support Fairfield and Milford office locations Professional autonomy within a supportive clinical community Most importantly, we believe the right provider matters. Whether we are caring for a 5-year-old child, a teenager navigating a difficult transition, or an adult seeking support later in life, we believe psychiatric care should consider the whole person, not simply a diagnosis or prescription. Our goal is to thoughtfully match clients with providers who understand their needs and create an environment where therapy, medication management, and coordinated care can work together. Humans Helping Humans Coastal was founded by a clinician and has grown around three values: Compassion. Connection. Community. We believe people should feel cared for from the moment they reach out for help, and the professionals providing that care should feel supported, respected, and connected too. If you're an experienced PMHNP who enjoys working with clients across the lifespan, values collaboration while maintaining your clinical independence, and wants the flexibility of an hourly role with room to grow, we would love to meet you.

Pay:

From $125.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you currently hold an active, unrestricted Connecticut APRN license and PMHNP board certification?

Work Location:

In person