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Community Health Resources (CHR)
APRN: Adult Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite- 7258
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$38,529 / year median in Connecticut
+22% projected growth
Job Description
APRN:
Adult Outpatient Program- HRSA Approved Worksite
- 7258 Community Health Resources (CHR)
- 3.2 Enfield, CT Job Details Part-time | Full-time $122,872.88
- $172,021.
JOB TITLE
APRNEMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, 40 hours/wkSCHEDULED HOURS
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pmPROGRAM/LOCATION
Adult Outpatient Program, Enfield, CT PC#: 1702- This is an approved
HRSA/NHSC
loan repayment worksite!ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Adult Outpatient Program The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prescribes medications as indicated in agency policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the agency MD. Direct Treatment Services. Provides treatment services consistent with those authorized by payors and agency clinical standards and guidelines. Provide direct clinical services to clients, which may include; psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, ongoing treatment as well as crisis planning and response. Provides addiction services and treatment including diagnosis of substance use disorders, assessment of withdrawal symptoms, initiation and titration of evidence-based medication management for opioid, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use disorders for both withdrawal and maintenance management, and evaluation of other risk factors and comorbidities. Provides education and resources for overdose prevention when deemed relevant Orders and reviews appropriate lab work, EKGs, or outside medical records as appropriate Administer medications including oral, intranasal, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injectable when necessary, according to policy. Prioritize same-day or walk-in psychiatric evaluations or addiction medicine consults when available Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care. Provide training and consultation to staff as indicated. Develop programs and psycho-educational interventions for clients across the agency on issues such as wellness, side effects, health, etc. Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required, and in team meetings and training as needed. Makes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments of client and develops focus of treatment.QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
APRN Experience:
5 years' experience in adult or child mental health. Community mental health and/or addiction treatment experience preferred.Licensure/Certification/Registration:
CT APRN license and RN license; CT CSP license; and DEA number Why Join CHR? Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto! Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs , including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more! And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)COMPENSATION
- : $122,872.88 min
- $172,021.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans