APRN​/Physician Assistant; PA; Per-diem

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New London, CT, US

Salary Range: $60.00 To $80.00 Hourly

Per Diem Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) | Southeast Connecticut

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)

SCADD is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeast Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce 2026 Best Place to Work, a Hartford Courant Top Workplace award, Non-Profit of the Year and Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

We are seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant or APRN to provide routine monitoring and treatment for individuals receiving care across SCADD programs, working alongside our nursing, physician, and psychiatric teams to deliver the best possible care and outcomes.

Pay Rate:

APRN: $65-80/hour

PA: $60-75/hour

What We Offer:

• Flexible, as-needed scheduling.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You’ll Do:

PA

• Perform psychiatric assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and select and initiate appropriate treatment
• Order and monitor laboratory and routine diagnostic tests
• Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological medications, with ongoing medication management for assigned patients
• Collaborate with our psychiatrist and physician to develop effective psychotropic and Medication Assisted Treatment regimens
• Review and adjust treatment plans with patients and families to support progress toward their goals
• Coordinate with nursing and clinic staff on medications and medical and treatment support services
• Work with other clinical teams and programs to ensure continuity of care
• Provide direction to nursing and physician staff on general health issues and help develop interdisciplinary treatment protocols
• Practice evidence-based care and comply with all practice standards, policies, and local, state, and federal laws
• Help orient new employees and share knowledge with the team

APRN

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including medical histories, physical examinations, health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions
• Provide initial and ongoing medical assessment and management of patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders, including withdrawal management and residential treatment services
• Prescribe medications and treatments within the APRN's scope of practice, applicable Connecticut law, organizational policies, and clinical protocols
• Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication response, side effects, and changes in medical status; modify care plans as clinically indicated
• Perform medication reconciliation and review patient medication regimens to promote safe, effective, and appropriate medication use
• Identify medical conditions requiring specialty consultation, emergency evaluation, transfer, hospitalization, or a higher level of care and coordinate appropriate action
• Coordinate referrals to primary care, specialty care, hospitals, community health centers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other community-based medical resources
• Assess medical stability and appropriateness for admission, continued stay, transfer, or discharge in collaboration with the medical and nursing team
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, recovery support staff, and administrative staff to…