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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry - Adult Outpatient - Meriden, CT

Rushford

North Westchester, CT
4 days ago

Job Description

Rushford is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide holistic psychiatric care in a community mental health setting. The role involves comprehensive assessments, psychiatric interventions, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develops treatment plans
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests
  • Recommends and provides appropriate psychiatric interventions
  • Prescribes and administers medical therapeutics in collaboration with a psychiatrist
  • Provides education to patients and families
  • Engages in research and consultation with other healthcare providers

Required Qualifications

  • Current APRN license
  • Certification according to CT State law
  • Specific experience in psychiatry
  • Basic working knowledge of computers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing