Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, APRN)

Canaan, CT

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner plays an integral role in supporting the mental health and overall well‑being of Mountainside clients in a residential treatment environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the Psychiatric NP provides psychiatric assessments, medication management, ongoing monitoring, and coordination of care throughout each client’s treatment.

This position is ideal for a compassionate and collaborative provider who is comfortable supporting clients with behavioral health and substance use treatment needs and values a team‑based approach to comprehensive, client‑centered care.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Conduct and document psychiatric assessments as clinically appropriate.
• Prescribe and manage medications based on clients’ individual psychiatric needs.
• Assess and monitor clients’ psychiatric conditions and responses to medication throughout treatment.
• Order, interpret, and document appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory work.
• Document services, treatment recommendations, therapies, and prescribed medications accurately in the electronic health record.
• Administer Naltrexone and Buprenorphine injections.
• Identify when a higher level of care may be necessary and refer clients to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment when indicated.
• Refer clients to external medical specialists for additional treatment or follow‑up as needed.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director regarding significant medical or psychiatric findings and clients’ ongoing clinical status.
• Provide clinical support during crisis situations.
• Communicate and collaborate with referral sources and other medical providers to promote comprehensive care and continuity of treatment.
• Coordinate and support special programs or projects as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Maintain client medical records in accordance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and Mountainside requirements.
• Assist the Assistant Medical Director with oversight of competency screening for staff performing waived testing upon orientation and annually thereafter.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (PMHNP required)
• Active Connecticut APRN license
• DEA registration required
• Valid malpractice insurance policy required
• Experience with substance use and co‑occurring disorders preferred

• A compassionate, patient‑centered clinician
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑based environment
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care
• Strong clinical judgment in assessing and treating co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Comfort working with patients experiencing withdrawal and early recovery stabilization
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma‑informed care
• Interest in working within a structured residential treatment environment

The base salary for this position is $130,000 to $165,000 per year. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job‑related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self‑care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

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