Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Part-Time, 24 Hours/Week New London Outpatient Clinic & Lebanon Pines Residential Program | On-Site

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site, a Top Tier organization, and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric APRN to join our growing clinical team across our New London Outpatient Clinic and Lebanon Pines Residential Program. We welcome both experienced practitioners and motivated new graduates who bring enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to integrated, trauma-informed, recovery-centered care.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (prorated for part-time)
• Multiple Medical Plans to fit your needs and budget
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training annually
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical environment committed to your professional growth
• Meaningful work at the intersection of psychiatry, addiction medicine, and trauma-informed care

What You'll Do:

As a Psychiatric APRN at SCADD, you will provide expert psychiatric care to individuals navigating substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health conditions, and complex trauma — playing a vital role in our mission to deliver whole-person, integrated behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
• Support clients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and, once eligible and trained, methadone
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions using short-term models
• Collaborate with physicians, primary care, and multidisciplinary treatment teams as internal medical services expand
• Assist in coordinating provider and nursing staff activities related to medications and treatment support
• Contribute to the development and implementation of our integrated Trauma Track, including work with complex PTSD
• Participate in weekly clinical case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
• Provide consultation to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as needed
• Maintain documentation that meets all regulatory and quality standards
• Engage actively in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
• Provide health education to clients at each encounter as applicable
• Support the orientation and knowledge transfer for new team members

What You'll Need:

• Connecticut APRN license and CPR Certification required
• DEA registration and controlled substance eligibility
• Demonstrated competency in outpatient psychiatric care through experience or strong clinical rotations
• Comfort evaluating and treating adults across a broad range of psychiatric presentations
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a team-based environment
• Commitment to ongoing growth in addiction medicine and trauma-informed care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) certification
• Experience in addiction treatment or Medication Assisted Treatment
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practice or residential treatment settings
• Comfort with brief therapy models
• Experience with justice-involved or high-acuity populations

Why SCADD?

Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. As the only hepatitis C treatment provider within residential treatment programs in Connecticut and a pioneer in stimulant withdrawal management protocols, SCADD is a place where clinicians do innovative, meaningful work every day. When you join SCADD, you join a team that leads with compassion, grows together, and changes lives.

If you're ready to bring your clinical expertise to a mission-driven team at the cutting edge of integrated behavioral health, we want to hear from you.

Apply today at careers.scadd.org

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen is required in accordance with Connecticut law.

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