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McCall Behavioral Health Network

APRN

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What they do

A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$140,283 / year median in Connecticut

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

APRN The APRN provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment at our Torrington programs as well as our Waterbury programs. The APRN will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, attend clinical meetings and will provide direct care services to clients in a behavioral health care setting. The APRN will evaluate and treat clients in residential, IOP and outpatient settings, will prescribe medications as appropriate to diagnostic findings, and will assure clients' overall engagement in their recovery plans. Full Time / Exempt Salary Range begins at $128,000 QUALIFICATIONS Maintains a current CT APRN license and CPR certification. Experienced in addiction nursing and trained in treating psychiatric/co-occurring disorders. Must have a psychiatric APRN degree and must be able to see adults, adolescents, and children. Valid Driver's license required.
BENEFITS 4
Weeks of PTO that increases with years of service 11 Paid Holidays Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium Life Insurance - 100% employer paid Voluntary Vision Insurance AFLAC Voluntary Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Discounts at participating schools Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) NHSC Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites) Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 2 Gym Membership Options
AGENCY OVERVIEW
The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs comprehensive behavioral health assessments. Prescribes psychotropic medication, manages the medications, documents rationale for medications and updates treatment/wellness plans for clients Demonstrates an understanding of current, evidence-based addiction treatments, including anti-craving medications and Medication Assisted Therapies including injectable naltrexone (Vivitrol), suboxone (Sublocade) and buprenorphine (Suboxone) treatment. Provides timely documentation in clients' Electronic Medical Record, consistent with DMHAS and DPH guidelines. Acts as a resource to Clinical team in providing education and information related to holistic care of clients. Attends Outpatient and Residential rounds on a weekly basis. Performs other related duties as assigned. Full Job Description will be provided

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
  • Fitness Centers/Gyms