PA/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Part-Time
$135,200–$156,000 year
On-siteWashington, United States or Washington, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Provide individualized care to children and adolescents, focusing on the whole person-body and mind. Serve as an educator to families, emphasizing wellness and self-care by providing information for healthy lifestyle choices and healthcare decisions. Manage medication and conduct psychiatric and psychological evaluations. Deliver evidence-based treatments including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Parent-Child Interactive Therapy. This part-time role supports clients with depression, autism spectrum disorders, and attention deficit disorder at the Devereux Glenholme School in Connecticut.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a board approved master's level nurse practitioner or PA program with specialty training in psychiatric/mental health
- Current valid license as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)/PA with prescriptive authority in Connecticut
- Experience working with children and adolescents with mental health needs
- Experience in working independently in the assessment and treatment of medical problems with children and adolescents
- Relevant clinical competence evidenced by direct clinical care experience, continuing education credits and letters of reference attesting to the specific skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Mastery of Microsoft applications and data collecting/analyzing platforms
- Valid Driver's license
Desired Qualifications
- CEU and continued education credits through various professional activities and Devereux's National Institute for Clinical Training and Research Center
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