APRN: Adult Outpatient Program- 6603 HRSA Approved Site! bei CHR Health

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JOB TITLE:                          APRN

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:       Part-time 32 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS:        Monday-Friday, TBD

PROGRAM/LOCATION:    Adult Outpatient, Bloomfield, CT 

PC#:                                      1952

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Adult Outpatient Program

The Adult Outpatient services provide psychiatric & substance abuse diagnostic evaluation and treatment.  Services include assessment, consultation, individual, couples, group, family treatment and medication evaluation and monitoring.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administration of medications as indicated in agency policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the agency MD.
• Direct Treatment Services.
  • Provides treatment services consistent with those authorized by payors and agency clinical standards and guidelines.
  • Provide direct clinical services to clients, which may include; psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, ongoing treatment as well as crisis planning and response.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care.
  • Provide training and consultation to staff as indicated.
  • Develop programs and psycho-educational interventions for clients across the agency on issues such as wellness, side effects, health, etc.
  • Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required, and in team meetings and training as needed.
  • Makes comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments of client and develops focus of treatment.
  • Provides comprehensive and clear case formulation.
  • Makes clinically appropriate, focused, goal-oriented treatment plans and reviews as required by agency guidelines.
  • Provides individual, group and/or family therapy as appropriate.
  • Assesses level of care needs/changes and follows up with and/or makes referrals to appropriate type of treatment and length of treatment.
  • Provides brief treatment for clients who do not have a major mental illness.
  • For the client who has a serious and pervasive mental illness, provides acute treatment services when indicated and ongoing supportive, less intensive treatment to facilitate continuous stability.
  • Makes risk assessments and follows through as clinically indicated in client crisis.
  • Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Indirect/Administrative Services/Tasks
  • Makes collateral contacts with clients’ natural support network; with other team members in-house; with other professionals/providers/agencies and in-patient treatment settings.
  • Collaborates with the team to arrange for admission to other levels of care or referrals to other services.
  • Completes all client record keeping conforming with agency policy and procedures (form, content, timeliness).
  • Completes all necessary information to support transactions with insurance and managed care companies (written and telephone) comprehensively and in a timely manner.
  • Completes any other required administrative record keeping or tasks relevant to the functioning of the agency/department/staff role per policy and procedures, or as assigned by supervisor or Program Director.
  • As plan manager co-ordinates client’s treatment with other providers in and outside the agency and completes all referrals as needed.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides clinical leadership role.
  • Provides staff supervision when assigned.
  • Provide clinical supervision and consultation to case management teams as assigned.
  • Participation in agency/departmental committees as required.
  • Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development within and outside of the agency. Participates in individual/group supervision, case conferences and any other training provided internally that is relevant to one’s role and work focus.
  • Attends administrative, clinical and programmatic staff meetings.
  • May perform other assignments and duties, as area needs required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  APRN

Experience:  5 years experience in adult or child mental health. Community mental health experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CT APRN license.

Why Join CHR?

🏆 Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

🕒 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

💰 Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

🎓 Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

📚 Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

💪 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

📢 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

🌟 And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$121,356/yr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of a strict calculation process, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) 

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!