Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Mountainside Treatment CenterCanaan, Connecticut

$130k-$165k/yr Full-Time In-PersonPosted 1 week ago

Role Snapshot

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary, $130k-$165k/yr
Work mode: In person
Setting: Residential

About this role

Full-time Description Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, APRN) Canaan, CT About the Position: 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 positio…

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$155k

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$172k

Connecticut listings advertise 10% less than the national median

This position's advertised pay ($130k to $165k) is below the Connecticut median.

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About Mountainside Treatment Center

Mountainside Treatment Center is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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