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CHR Inc lists this APRN: Rural Pathways opportunity in killingly, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
APRN Position at CHR
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Job Title: APRN
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday
Program/Location: Rural Pathways, Danielson, CT
PC#: 3210
About the Program: Rural Pathways
Rural Pathways is a new SAMHSA-funded initiative designed to expand access to evidence-based treatment, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), recovery support services, and behavioral healthcare across northeastern Connecticut. The program utilizes innovative service delivery models, including CHR's Mobile Pathways Unit, outpatient clinics, and community partnerships, to reduce barriers related to transportation, geography, and provider shortages. Rural Pathways focuses on rapid access to care, overdose prevention, integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and long-term recovery support for individuals living in rural communities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Prescribes 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, medication management, ongoing treatment as well as crisis planning and response.
Provides addiction services and treatment including diagnosis of substance use disorders, assessment of withdrawal symptoms, initiation and titration of evidence-based medication management for opioid, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use disorders for both withdrawal and maintenance management, and evaluation of other risk factors and comorbidities.
Provides education and resources for overdose prevention when deemed relevant
Orders and reviews appropriate lab work, EKGs, or outside medical records as appropriate
Administers medications including oral, intranasal, intramuscular injection, subcutaneous injectable when necessary, according to policy.
Prioritizes same-day or walk-in psychiatric evaluations or addiction medicine consults when available
Maintains positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical services to ensure coordination of client care.
Provides training and consultation to staff as indicated.
Develops 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.
Qualifications:
Education: APRN
Experience: 5 years' experience in adult or child mental health. Community mental health and/or addiction treatment experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: CT APRN license and RN license; CT CSP license; and DEA number
Why Join CHR?
Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!
And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)
Compensation: $122,872.88 min- $172,021.62 max
Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (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!
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