Gilead Community Services is Hiring an APRN Nurse Practitioner Near Middletown, CT
APRN 08APR Gilead Community Services is seeking a caring and recovery oriented APRN/PA to join our multi-disciplinary behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment agency. About the position: The APRN/PA for Gilead’s Middlesex county and New Britain area programs works in our outpatient clinic sites to oversee and provide prescriber services for the populations we serve, including adults with significant behavioral health needs and co-occurring substance use issues as well as adults with primary substance use disorders requiring MAT. The position works primarily in our Middletown location for 20 hours/week Mon 9a-4p, Thurs 9a-4p, Fri 9a-3p with the opportunity for additional hours in our New Britain location. Clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance use disorders as well as medical knowledge regarding health and well-being are required. Minimum Requirements
Must be a licensed APRN in CT
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and psychiatric issues
Five years of clinical experience
Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed
Benefits:
Generous paid vacation plus sick, personal and holiday pay
Professional development opportunities
Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)
This is a non-union position and pay is dependent on level of education and experience. Responsibilities:
Providing prescriber services and medication management to adults with severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders, including those who require MAT
Conducting psychiatric evaluations and Mental Status Exams for all newly admitted clients as well as annual visits
Coordinating client care with the treatment team, including program RN’s, clinicians, and residential program staff
Maintaining contact with MDs (i.e., PCPs, specialists, etc.) to coordinate medical and psychiatric care of individuals
Working closely with pharmacies to facilitate proper pharmaceutical care
Providing ongoing medical education to case management and program staff, both informally and in trainings
Consulting with the Psychiatrist regarding medical and mental health needs as well as risk management concerns
Making appropriate community referrals based on assessments and evaluations to meet clients’ basic health needs
Completing all necessary documentation in a thorough and timely manner
Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.