Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric APRN to join our dynamic team. This facility is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Designed to promote recovery, resilience, and holistic well-being, we invite a passionate and skilled Psychiatric APRN to help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Consults with multidisciplinary staff and community providers as needed.
• Provides prudent psychiatric and medical care, ensuring effective medication management and high client satisfaction.
• Generates referrals for acute, chronic, and preventive care, maintaining strong relationships with community agencies.
• Educates patients on preventive care and chronic disease management, directing them to appropriate resources.
• Conducts follow-up care and retrieves necessary lab and imaging reports.
• Submits encounters for accurate service authorization and coding.
• Meets productivity expectations and documents in compliance with guidelines.
• Attends departmental meetings and contributes to grant applications and policy development.
• Maintains good relationships with clinic staff and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Participates in peer reviews and performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

A Psychiatric APRN must have an MSN from an accredited program and be certified by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist PMH-CNS and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMH-NP). Must be Board certified or eligible.

• We are an approved HRSA loan repayment agency including a newly expanded federal substance repayment program.
• We provide continuing education credits to advance learning opportunities and maintain your professional license.

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center offers outstanding benefits that include:

• Above market and competitive salaries
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• 1 week of CME time each year
• License reimbursement
• HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Generous paid time off
• COBRA Reimbursement
• 401(k) with match up to 5 percent
• Sign on Bonus for Bilingual candidates
• Liability Insurance

Travel within the State of Connecticut is required on an occasional basis.

CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.