Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Location: Darien, CT (Hybrid)
Practitioner Requirements
• Licensed APRN with PMHNP certification and master’s degree from an accredited program
• Minimum 3 years of post-certification experience (outpatient preferred)
• Valid and unrestricted APRN, DEA, and state licenses; maintains compliance with all prescribing and monitoring regulations, and maintains proper levels of liability insurance
• Medicare/Medicaid eligible provider; maintains all required credentials and liability insurance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable engaging in client development and representing the practice in the community
Practitioner Responsibilities
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and clinical services to children and adolescents in alignment with best practices and state/federal regulations
• Collaborate with a broad multidisciplinary team as well as our community partners, writing orders as defined by the parameters listed in the Standard Care Arrangement (SCA)
• Complete timely, accurate documentation to support quality care, billing, and compliance requirements
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, including patient education, referrals, and care coordination
• Participate in call coverage and provide ongoing support to assigned patients
• Engage in continuing education, credentialing, and quality improvement activities to ensure excellence in care delivery
Job Type
• Full-time (25–35 clients/week)
• Hybrid schedule (mix of in-person and virtual)
• W2 employee
Compensation
• Percentage of net collections; equivalent to $130,000–$150,000/year with anticipated caseload
• Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision and retirement
Position Overview
In this role, you will utilize your advanced practice skills to diagnose, treat, and consult with children and adolescents in the field of mental health. You’ll collaborate with physicians and a dynamic multidisciplinary team while maintaining autonomy in your practice. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young lives, providing high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and integrated clinical setting.
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