Psychiatric APRN

Fair Haven Community Health Care
US - Connecticut - Hartford
January 29, 2025
Medical

For 53 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients.
We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.

We are seeking Psychiatric APRN

The Psychiatric APRN is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients of Fair Haven Community Health Center, an integrated outpatient health clinic.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health, the Psychiatric APRN provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients of Fair Haven Community Health Center, an integrated out-patient health clinic.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Provides services that are strength-based and patient-centered and based on clinical standards of practice.
Provides mental health crisis assessments as needed and formulate/implement disposition in primary medical services
Provides services that are strength-based and patient-centered and based on clinical standards of practice.
Thoroughly performs focused assessments and documents patient's signs and symptoms
Accurately and appropriately documents client behaviors and self-reports
Monitors lab tests, e.g.
urine toxicity, blood tests
Assists with patients' stressors and resources as they arise
Obtains prior authorizations and coordinates with pharmacies for medications
Enhances patient follow-up and program adherence
Consults with MAT prescribers and behavioral health providers
Communicates patient status changes to the Care Team teaming with MAT provider,
Primary care provider, behavioral health provider, nurse, pharmacists, and other internal and external supports on patient's Care Team
Works well in a team and regularly communicate/coordinate with other behavioral health and primary care clinicians, social service providers, and care coordinators to provide services for shared patients
Completes all required documentation for intakes, progress notes, treatment plans and reviews, authorizations, billing, and licensure within a timely manner
Participates in professional activities such as:
continuing education activities, clinical conferences, meeting with representatives of community groups
Ensures patient confidentiality at all times
Performs other necessary duties as required by FHCHC to provide high quality health care

Qualifications

Psychiatric APRN degree; CT State license and at least two years of experience working in addiction treatment, in either a primary care or specialty practice.

The selected candidate will have:

Knowledge and ability to independently carry out all the above duties
Strong knowledge base to work in an integrated medical clinic
Previous experience in health care setting, ideally in an integrated outpatient setting, desirable
Experience with, or at least an open attitude to, working with diverse populations, including PLWHA and LGBT community
Experience administering and managing medication alongside counseling and behavioral therapies to treat individuals with substance use disorders, focusing on opioid addiction, alcohol and other substances.
Provides patient education (e.g.
risks and benefits of Suboxone or Vivitrol, symptom management/withdrawal, understanding pain)
The ability to use computer/telephone; electronic health record experience
Oral and written fluency in English required & Spanish highly desired

Please note this position requires Evening and Saturday hours.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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