Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryProvides holistic quality and cost effective advanced practice care for patients and families and participates in the medicalpsychiatric management of patients to achieve or maintain optimal health status manage disease and reduce risk of illness Engages in decision making regarding the health care of individuals and families under the supervision of a psychiatrist as delineated in the Physician Supervising Protocol attachedJob Responsibilitiesmiddot Performs comprehensive psychiatric assessments including but not limited to chief complaint history of present problem general medical psychiatric substance abuse social and family history current medications history of allergies and or untoward responses to medication review of systems mental status exam assessment of spirituality a DSM IV diagnosis short and long term goals and a treatment plan when indicatedmiddot Obtains evidence of recent physical examination Recommends that patients have a physical exam yearly As appropriate ie as a component of admission to Detox Unit Residential Treatment Program Partial Hospital Program ecetera performs a physical exam under the supervision of a physician as delineated in the Physician Supervising Protocolmiddot Orders and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests which may include blood tests urinalysis EKG EEG and other appropriate tests to evaluate and treat the patientmiddot Prescribes dispenses and administers medical therapeutics and corrective measures in collaboration with designated staff psychiatristmiddot Recommends and provides appropriate psychiatric interventions including individual family and group psychotherapymiddot Provides appropriate education to patients and families Educates staff and students formally or informally to enhance their ability to provide patient caremiddot Engages incollaborates with others in the research process to discover examine and test knowledge theories and creative approaches to practice Uses research findings as a basis for practice and to improve health caremiddot Provides consultation to health care providers and others to influence care plans enhance ability to provide health care and affect change in systemsmiddot Identifies communicates and seeks resources or instruction to meet self learning needs and continuing education needsmiddot Minimum one weekend per month on call coverageWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob SummaryProvides holistic quality and cost effective advanced practice care for patients and families and participates in the medicalpsychiatric management of patients to achieve or maintain optimal health status manage disease and reduce risk of illness Engages in decision making regarding the health care of individuals and families under the supervision of a psychiatrist as delineated in the Physician Supervising Protocol attachedJob Responsibilitiesmiddot Performs comprehensive psychiatric assessments including but not limited to chief complaint history of present problem general medical psychiatric substance abuse social and family history current medications history of allergies and or untoward responses to medication review of systems mental status exam assessment of spirituality a DSM IV diagnosis short and long term goals and a treatment plan when indicatedmiddot Obtains evidence of recent physical examination Recommends that patients have a physical exam yearly As appropriate ie as a component of admission to Detox Unit Residential Treatment Program Partial Hospital Program ecetera performs a physical exam under the supervision of a physician as delineated in the Physician Supervising Protocolmiddot Orders and interprets diagnostic studies and laboratory tests which may include blood tests urinalysis EKG EEG and other appropriate tests to evaluate and treat the patientmiddot Prescribes dispenses and administers medical therapeutics and corrective measures in collaboration with designated staff psychiatristmiddot Recommends and provides appropriate psychiatric interventions including individual family and group psychotherapymiddot Provides appropriate education to patients and families Educates staff and students formally or informally to enhance their ability to provide patient caremiddot Engages incollaborates with others in the research process to discover examine and test knowledge theories and creative approaches to practice Uses research findings as a basis for practice and to improve health caremiddot Provides consultation to health care providers and others to influence care plans enhance ability to provide health care and affect change in systemsmiddot Identifies communicates and seeks resources or instruction to meet self learning needs and continuing education needsmiddot Minimum one weekend per month on call coverageQualificationsmiddot Current Physician Assistant license required Certification according to CT State lawmiddot Prior Addiction or psychiatric experience preferredmiddot Basic working knowledge of computersmiddot k plan with employer matchmiddot Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentQualificationsmiddot Current Physician Assistant license required Certification according to CT State lawmiddot Prior Addiction or psychiatric experience preferredmiddot Basic working knowledge of computersmiddot k plan with employer matchmiddot Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment