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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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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
Job Description
We offer:
- Flexible work schedules-this is a PT employment position.
- Evidenced Based treatment and care models within a clinically based environment focused on collaboration and treatment teams.
- CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereux's National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center.
Salary Range:
$135,000- $156,000
Keywords:
NP, Psychiatric NP, APN, Advanced Practical Nurse.Qualifications Education:
Graduation from a board approved master's level nurse practitioner or PA program with specialty training in psychiatric/mental health. Current valid license as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)/PA with prescriptive authority in Connecticut.Experience :
Experience working with children and adolescents with mental health needs required. Experience in working independently in the assessment and treatment of medical problems with children and adolescents. Relevant clinical competence must be evidenced by dire t clinical care experience, continuing education credits and letters of reference attesting to the specific skills. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft applications and data collecting/analyzing platforms. Valid Driver's license must be maintained. Company Overview Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults- and their families
- every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives- by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors
- is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world
- one person, one family, one community at a time.