Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Recruitment #260910-5913FL-001

The Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (PCN 116434). This position will support our Options Outpatient Treatment Program primarily and additionally support our Community Support Program.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday - Friday
• First shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Location: 401 W. Thames St, Norwich, CT

This position provides services in the community in addition to office appointments.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Conduct comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illnesses, including depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
• Provide clinical services within the Options Outpatient Program, serving approximately 300 patients.
• Deliver treatment and support within the Community Support Program, serving approximately 200 patients.
• Ensure patient access to medication management, a critical component for individuals with chronic and severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Support patient stability in the community by providing timely and effective medication management to help prevent the need for inpatient care.
• Offer services both in the office and in community settings to meet patients’ needs and promote continuity of care.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The Southeastern Mental Health Authority is a community mental health agency whose primary goal is to provide high quality behavioral health services to those in our community with mental health and substance use disorders who are 18 years or older and reside in New London County and its surrounding towns. Services, which include case management, outpatient behavioral health, crisis intervention, respite care, and forensic services, are recovery oriented and offered in a trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner. We support individuals to identify and achieve their own goals in recovery, fostering independence, dignity, and ability. As a State Operated Local Mental Health Authority, SMHA is responsible for administering all DMHAS contract funded behavioral health services in Southeastern Connecticut. The Options Outpatient Program provides clinical treatment to 300 patients, and the Community Support Program provides clinical treatment to 200 patients.

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Please note:

• A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
• All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.

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