State of Connecticut
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (40 Hour) Office/On-Site #251209-2697FL-001
State of Connecticut, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (40 Hour) Office/On-Site
Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our team.
Position Highlights
FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
TEAM: Behavioral Health Home (BHH)
LOCATION: Bridgeport, CT
SCHEDULE: Full‑time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
POSITION NUMBER: 115156
What We Can Offer You
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Discover The Opportunity To
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
The Role
Provide Behavioral Health Home services to participants at all three SWCMHS sites.
Provide consultation with treatment team and psychiatrist or APRN regarding specific Behavioral Health Home enrollee health issues.
Provide consultation with Behavioral Health Home Team to monitor implementation of the recovery plan to achieve integrated care outcomes consistent with recovery plan goals.
Assist in recovery plan development and coordination of services with other medical professionals.
Educate staff on BHH goals and core competencies.
Assist in enrolling individuals in BHH.
Teach and provide education on BHH services to staff and clients.
Teach and provide education to staff on BHH documentation and coding.
Teach and provide instruction of health condition management and prevention to staff and clients.
Facilitate psychoeducation groups congruent with the BHH initiative.
Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and recovery planning meetings.
Provide supervision to BHH nursing staff.
Document client contact, treatment, and treatment consultation in accordance with agency policies and Joint Commission standards.
Provide nursing coverage in absence of BHH nursing staff.
Complete BHH Consultant Tracker on a weekly basis.
About Us DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency in those we serve.
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS.
Selection Plan
Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out‑of‑state license.
Complete a CT DPH online application (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’).
Request verification of your out‑of‑state license s electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Nursys® System.
Before You Apply
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
After You Apply
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email for updates and tasks.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.
Questions? Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.
Purpose of Job Class (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency health care delivery system this class is accountable for independently assessing, evaluating an individual’s health care status and developing a treatment plan to manage health problems and promote health maintenance and providing consultation services to optimize services provided and effect system changes.
Examples of Duties
Provides comprehensive advanced nursing treatments and/or health care services to individuals including clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering, analyzing and interpreting results of diagnostic studies, prescribing medication and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly, making appropriate referrals to specialists;
Leads cardiac arrest codes and documents medical and/or psychiatric care;
Performs specialized duties in providing medical and psychiatric care to a variety of individuals including hospitalized and ambulatory individuals with acute and chronic conditions;
Provides individual psychotherapy;
Educates individuals regarding diagnosis and treatment;
Assess the effectiveness of health and/or psychiatric care services;
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans;
Assists regional and/or central office staff in determining need for contractual health services;
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation;
Functions as liaison between agency and community health care providers;
Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations;
Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed;
Assists families and other groups in understanding medical and/or psychiatric needs of clients serviced by agency;
Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team;
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff;
May complete home assessments for safety;
May participate in investigations of abuse and/or neglect;
May testify in court;
May direct agency clinic services;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of advanced nursing principles and treatments;
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices, treatment modalities and concepts of community programs;
Knowledge of substance abuse issues as they relate to individuals overall health and/or psychiatric status and course of treatment;
Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs;
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice;
Considerable interpersonal skills;
Oral and written communication skills;
Clinical assessment and evaluation skills;
Ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat individuals requiring health care services;
Ability to interpret diagnostic tests;
Ability to prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments;
Ability to utilize computer software;
Administrative ability.
Minimum Qualifications A current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience traveling between multiple service locations to support client‑related needs, including retrieving paper medical records and participating in meetings or program activities.
Experience treating individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Experience providing health literate information to individuals in recovery.
Experience treating individuals with chronic medical conditions.
Experience with peer support services and community support services.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a‑7b(f).
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients/offenders and may have some exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases and disagreeable conditions.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Position Highlights
FACILITY: Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS)
TEAM: Behavioral Health Home (BHH)
LOCATION: Bridgeport, CT
SCHEDULE: Full‑time (40 hours), 1st Shift, Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
POSITION NUMBER: 115156
What We Can Offer You
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Discover The Opportunity To
Engage in a rewarding career;
Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do.
The Role
Provide Behavioral Health Home services to participants at all three SWCMHS sites.
Provide consultation with treatment team and psychiatrist or APRN regarding specific Behavioral Health Home enrollee health issues.
Provide consultation with Behavioral Health Home Team to monitor implementation of the recovery plan to achieve integrated care outcomes consistent with recovery plan goals.
Assist in recovery plan development and coordination of services with other medical professionals.
Educate staff on BHH goals and core competencies.
Assist in enrolling individuals in BHH.
Teach and provide education on BHH services to staff and clients.
Teach and provide education to staff on BHH documentation and coding.
Teach and provide instruction of health condition management and prevention to staff and clients.
Facilitate psychoeducation groups congruent with the BHH initiative.
Attend and participate in treatment team meetings and recovery planning meetings.
Provide supervision to BHH nursing staff.
Document client contact, treatment, and treatment consultation in accordance with agency policies and Joint Commission standards.
Provide nursing coverage in absence of BHH nursing staff.
Complete BHH Consultant Tracker on a weekly basis.
About Us DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self‑sufficiency in those we serve.
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS) is responsible for the oversight and management of contracts with private not-for-profit agencies and residential providers providing mental health services in the southwest region of the state. With locations in Bridgeport and Stamford, SWCMHS provides inpatient, outpatient and assertive community treatment (ACT) services and community support services for adults with severe behavioral health disabilities; mental health services for people who are deaf or hearing impaired and a mobile crisis intervention team. SWCMHS also provides outreach to people who are homeless and mentally ill. Special agency programs include Shelter Plus Care, a housing program for people who are homeless and who have a history of substance abuse or mental illness or who have AIDS.
Selection Plan
Review the eligibility and documentation requirements for CT license by endorsement of an out‑of‑state license.
Complete a CT DPH online application (expand the ‘Public Health Practitioners’ grouping, select ‘Registered Nurse’ and then ‘Start’).
Request verification of your out‑of‑state license s electronically through the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s Nursys® System.
Before You Apply
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21‑69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process.
Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
After You Apply
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.
Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.
Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email for updates and tasks.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees.
Questions? Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.
Purpose of Job Class (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency health care delivery system this class is accountable for independently assessing, evaluating an individual’s health care status and developing a treatment plan to manage health problems and promote health maintenance and providing consultation services to optimize services provided and effect system changes.
Examples of Duties
Provides comprehensive advanced nursing treatments and/or health care services to individuals including clinical assessments, treatments, diagnosing medical conditions, assessing emergencies, ordering, analyzing and interpreting results of diagnostic studies, prescribing medication and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly, making appropriate referrals to specialists;
Leads cardiac arrest codes and documents medical and/or psychiatric care;
Performs specialized duties in providing medical and psychiatric care to a variety of individuals including hospitalized and ambulatory individuals with acute and chronic conditions;
Provides individual psychotherapy;
Educates individuals regarding diagnosis and treatment;
Assess the effectiveness of health and/or psychiatric care services;
Consults with clinical staff regarding assessment methods and treatment plans;
Assists regional and/or central office staff in determining need for contractual health services;
Provides direction to staff on appropriate health record documentation;
Functions as liaison between agency and community health care providers;
Prepares reports on health services, problems and investigations;
Participates in quality assurance and other clinical committees as needed;
Assists families and other groups in understanding medical and/or psychiatric needs of clients serviced by agency;
Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary evaluation team;
May provide training to nursing and paraprofessional staff;
May complete home assessments for safety;
May participate in investigations of abuse and/or neglect;
May testify in court;
May direct agency clinic services;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of advanced nursing principles and treatments;
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and practices, treatment modalities and concepts of community programs;
Knowledge of substance abuse issues as they relate to individuals overall health and/or psychiatric status and course of treatment;
Knowledge of state, federal and local health care agencies and programs;
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice;
Considerable interpersonal skills;
Oral and written communication skills;
Clinical assessment and evaluation skills;
Ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat individuals requiring health care services;
Ability to interpret diagnostic tests;
Ability to prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments;
Ability to utilize computer software;
Administrative ability.
Minimum Qualifications A current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience traveling between multiple service locations to support client‑related needs, including retrieving paper medical records and participating in meetings or program activities.
Experience treating individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Experience providing health literate information to individuals in recovery.
Experience treating individuals with chronic medical conditions.
Experience with peer support services and community support services.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government.
Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a‑7b(f).
Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Working Conditions Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients/offenders and may have some exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases and disagreeable conditions.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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