APRN - 40 Hours - Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - CIBH / REST at CONTINUUM OF CARE INC – New Haven, Connecticut

*****The APRN will provide services at the CIBH and REST Programs.

Scope of Service: As an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-Prescriber) provides clinical services in an outpatient setting. Applies medical knowledge and skills to the process of diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of illnesses. Conducts psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments, offering psychotropic treatment options and input to treatment plan. Performs, analyzes and documents findings for mental health and substance abuse assessments and interventions as appropriate for specialty training and population services. Other duties include but are not limited to providing consultations regarding diagnosis and treatment to other agency staff or to community partners (i.e. emergency room and local MDs) and participating in authorizations of medical necessity and other utilization management duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnoses, treatment
strategies, and care coordination needs for clients with mental health, substance
use, or other psychiatric and medical needs.
Performs pharmacologic treatment strategies, orders medications, monitors, and
evaluates progress on psychiatric and/or other medications.
Assesses need for and orders/monitors/evaluates/ and provides clinical
interpretation for ongoing evaluation needs for prescribed treatments to include
but not limited to lab tests, specialty consults, and coordination needs and clinical
data.
Completes medication/health education to include but not limited to informed
consent, benefits, risks, side effects, and alternative treatments for medications
ordered, health/wellness management, metabolic risk reduction strategies.
Evaluates clients by conducting intakes, assessing their medical histories, and
conducting psychological testing. Analyzes data and the results of their
assessments in order to diagnose clients.
Prescribes and administers treatments and medication depending on client
diagnosis.
Develops treatment plans, evaluating the results of that plan and making
changes as necessary.
Manages medication refill requests from clients and agency electronic medication
program.
Performs timely, concurrent, accurate clinical/billing documentation meeting
professional standards in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Documentation and billing coding for all services fully support clinical necessity
and appropriate E & M coding standards.
Assures timely access to care, demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to fully meet
client needs and meets applicable productivity standards.
Provides clinical guidance and crisis intervention support while demonstrating the
ability to provide comprehensive treatment planning and active supports for the
care and treatment of clients.
Consults and/or refers complex cases with Medical Director as clinically
indicated.
Coordinates on-call coverage within program.
Engages in program analysis, design, and implementation while in close
collaboration with Medical Director.
Provides clinicians, medical personnel, and new staff with program orientation
and training.
Networks with community providers and collaborating with client care teams as
needed.
Conducts job performance evaluations of staff, as assigned. Addresses concerns
with staff or other professionals constructively and in a timely fashion.
Conducts ongoing staff meetings and clinical rounds to ensure services are
responsive to client needs.
Provides coordination with other agency and/or community programs and
services in order to assure client care is appropriate, complementary, and
continuous.

Quality Assurance – Chart Documentation and Professional Development:
Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program
operations manual.
Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with
fellow staff and providers.
Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside
communication.
Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients,
professionals/providers, and fellow staff.
Ensures client records and billing of services are maintained in accordance with
all applicable contractual, licensing, and accrediting requirements.
Completes clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Adheres to the standards and regulations of the Department of Public Health,
Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Centers for
Medicaid and Medicare (CMS).
Maintain licensures, registrations and continuing education requirements
necessary for continuing practice.
Ensures compliance with all internal and external Quality Inspection Reviews.
Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
Completes all training requirements as assigned by agency.

QUALIFICATIONS
• PMHNP (APRN) or equivalent with board certification in psychiatric specialty.
• License to practice in the state of Connecticut in good standing.
• DEA registration including waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness,
intellectual disabilities and/or addiction disorders is required.
Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean record is required and must be
maintained.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of
hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic
record keeping.

Company Benefits Include:
• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) - with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (20-39 hour)
Employees
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours
a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)