APRN, Child & Family: Sub-Acute Residential

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JOB TITLE: APRN

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich CT

PC#: 2838

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS)

The Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short-term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Child and Family APRN

The Child and Family APRN plays a critical role in the SACS program by delivering psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and clinical leadership in the stabilization and treatment of youth in crisis. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the APRN provides direct care, supports discharge planning, and ensures continuity of services through collaboration with caregivers and community providers. This position is essential in promoting safety, recovery, and long-term wellness for youth and families navigating behavioral health challenges.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Services

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic formulation, and treatment planning.
• Provide direct clinical care, including medication management, crisis intervention, and brief therapy, in alignment with agency standards and payer authorizations.
• Delivery of services such as history and physical exams, follow-up care, and referrals to medical specialists as needed.
• Assess level of care needs and coordinate transitions to appropriate services or levels of treatment.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, including treatment plans, progress notes, and risk assessments.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including participation in case conferences, team meetings, and consultations.
• Coordinate care with external providers, inpatient facilities, and community health organizations to ensure continuity and quality of care.

• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to staff and teams as assigned.
• Offer training and psycho educational interventions for clients and staff on topics such as wellness, medication side effects, and health education.
• Supervise staff when designated and contribute to the development of clinical programming.

• Complete all required documentation for clinical services, insurance authorizations, and agency operations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in agency and departmental meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support agency operations by fulfilling additional duties as assigned by supervisors or program leadership.

• Engage in ongoing professional development through supervision, training, and continuing education.

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium…