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.  

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's of Science Nursing or equivalency
• 2 years of experience working with, evaluating, and prescribing clients with mental and behavioral health diagnoses - ambulatory care experience preferred
• 1 year of experience with an Autism-focused client pool highly preferred
• 1 year of experience with a child-focused client pool highly preferred

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CT APRN License
• Certification in Psychiatric Nursing

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Fluency in Spanish as well as English is highly preferred
• Comfortability working with a majority client pool of children 
• Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of Autism 
• Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook, Teams,
• Proficiency in EHR – EPIC preferred 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Robust interpersonal expertise 
• Access to a private space with internet access where PII and HIPPA can be protected when participating in telehealth 
• Continuous access to reliable internet connection (100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds)

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

Automated Employment Decision Technology (AEDT) Notice (CT CART Act):

To assist our recruiting team, this application process may use the algorithmic features of LinkedIn (Candidate Fit / Top Match), and Handshake (Talent List Sorting), as well as on other platforms we may use. We use these automated technologies specifically to prioritize incoming applications, sort applicant lists, and match candidate profiles based on how closely provided skills, job history, experience, abilities align with our job criteria.

While a human recruiter reviews candidates and makes all final hiring and interview decisions, these automated platform tools serve as a material factor in our initial screening pipeline. These systems process data from your submitted resume, application, and public platform profiles. For inquiries or questions regarding the use of this technology, please contact us at PeopleServicesTeam@ucfs.org

EEO Policy: 

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.