Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - part-time - 1st shift

Community Mental Health Affiliates•Waterbury, CT

2d•$106,080

About The Position

Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a benefit eligible Part-time(24-30hrs) APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). This position will be located at 2 locations, 255 Bank St. Waterbury, CT 06702 and 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051. Compensation: The annual salary range for this position starts at $106,080. Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation. Position Summary : The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary behavioral health setting. The APRN conducts psychiatric evaluations, provides medication management, and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver recovery-oriented, culturally responsive care.

Requirements

APRN licensure in the State of Connecticut.
Psychiatric certification or eligibility appropriate to the client population.
1-3 years post-degree experience in the provision of psychiatric assessment and medication evaluation of the full range of psychiatric disorders as identified in the DSM-5.
Must be able to prescribe Buprenorphine.
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and/or Polish .
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience in or the ability and willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, including appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

Provides and documents psychiatric and pharmacological assessments in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
Delivers ongoing medication management and follow-up care through scheduled and urgent appointments.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning, care coordination, and referrals to higher or lower levels of care.
Participates in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities.
Responds to clinical needs in a timely manner, including on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service
11 observed holidays
3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend
2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) must be approved annually
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app
Annual Company Picnic
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
Student loan consolidation and refinancing
Loan payoff projection dashboard
Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone
College cost calculator
College financial planning
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:
Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers
Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track
Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable
The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness