Psychiatric APRN

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

In collaboration with the UCFS Behavioral Health Team, the Psychiatric APRN is responsible for providing quality client centered psychiatric care services for patients including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, routine follow ups and emergency interventions. Develop and implement patient psychiatric treatment plans, records, and progress notes per agency policies and procedures and approved protocols developed within the guidelines of the Connecticut Nurse Practice Act.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides client centered psychiatric health care for patients including but not limited to:
• Conducting psychiatric evaluations including ordering /performing /interpreting screening and diagnostic procedures and tests
• Conducting routine follow-up visits for monitoring prescribed medication
• Conducting emergency consultation, evaluation or follow up visits as needed
• Providing treatment according to accepted agency standards, protocols and policies
• Assisting in the management of referred and/or complex problems
• Documenting assessment findings, treatment recommendations and plan for continuing care in the clinical record
• Maintaining productivity standards
• Collaborates with physicians, clinicians, other agency providers, clinical support staff, administrative staff and community resources in meeting patient and family needs
• Provides health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies
• Maintains accurate, legible medical records and returns all assigned charts or patient data (lab reports, consultations, etc.) to medical records in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of principles of fire, safety, infection control, and OHSA guidelines
• Mentors Psychiatric APRN Interns as needed
• Participates in provider chart peer reviews
• Participates in telehealth 1 to 2 days maximum per week after patient ramp up

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.