Advanced Practice - Psychiatry opening in Putnam, CT
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Putnam, Connecticut, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/29/24
NP - Psychiatry opening in CT
- Located in Putnam, CT; 30m from Providence
- Full-time, employed position
Position Highlights:
Facility has an exciting full-time opportunity available for an APRN to join our growing behavioral health department. In collaboration with a team of individuals that includes physicians, licensed counselors and nursing, you will assess, manage, prescribe and evaluate appropriate therapeutic and pharmacologic interventions for adult patients in our innovative outpatient service. Additional responsibilities may include group psychotherapy, referrals to primary care physicians or other providers, and conducting educational in-services. You will also participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
This hospital employed position offers highly competitive pay, allows for schedule flexibility and room for professional growth as we expand our programs in Behavioral Health.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
- Must have specialty certification through ANCC in psychiatric mental health nursing
- Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required
- Minimum of 2 years experience in mental health setting preferred though willing to consider new graduates
About the Facility:
Facility is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of a Hospital, four healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Thompson, HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care, and Physician Practices. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Facility's comprehensive network offers more than 1,200 employees including nearly 300 highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists.