Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description:

Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 based on performance and experience

Sasco River Center is growing! We're looking for an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Position Overview

If you are ready to make a real difference in the world of mental health, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team and help transform lives.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities:

• Provides professional clinical services, in the area of mental health, to patients of Sasco River Center, LLC (the “Company”) in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Company, Company's clients, applicable standards of professional conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations;
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, private evaluations, school based evaluations, and diagnosis of mental health disorders with the highest level of clinical expertise.
• Provide focused and individualized care to each patient, addressing their unique needs and concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, their guardians, and the treatment team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Participate in community engagement education and seminars.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient interactions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices and emerging trends in psychiatry.
• Have met requirements by the State of Connecticut to practice independently or agree to engage in a service contract agreement (SCA) with a collaborating physician.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring compliance with all quality assurance and licensure standards related to his/her SCA(s) including the scheduling and coordination of all compliance activities with the collaborating physician or other such parties as necessary, and including keeping records of related reviews of patient records and/or reviews of prescriptions;
• Provides call coverage (after hours and otherwise) for his/her own patients;
• Other duties as assigned

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Education:

• Master's degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse school.
• Experience providing psychiatric care and managing psychotropic medications.

Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted license(s) to practice nursing pursuant to the laws of the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License pursuant to the laws of the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) number and all other licenses and certificates that may be lawfully required to prescribe dangerous drugs and controlled substances;
• Ability to possess and maintain adequate/required Professional Liability Insurance policy;
• Comply with prescription drug monitoring program regulations, including, but not limited to registration and use;
• Possess and maintain all accreditations, certifications, and credentials necessary and appropriate to enable nurse practitioner to perform, and Company to bill for, the Services;
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as thorough knowledge about the various medical processes and procedures;
• Ability to function well independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, ability to work productively and effectively.

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education.

Requirements:

Compensation details: 130000-180000 Yearly Salary

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