Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (40 Hour) Recruitment # 250221-5913FL-001 Location Suffield, CT Date Opened 2/27/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $125,725* - $166,365/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/13/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you a CT-licensed Psychiatric APRN who has experience as a professional nurse working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders? The State of Connecticut (http://www.ct.gov/ctstatejobs) , Department of Correction (DOC (http://www.ct.gov/doc) ) is seeking a driven and compassionate individual to work in a meaningful role of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5913FL&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) for the Health Services Unit located at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/macdougall-walker-ci) , in Suffield, CT. If you're interested in this exemplary position in state service, we invite you to read along to learn more and apply today! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + WORK SHIFT: Full-time, 40 hours per week + SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday + WORK LOCATION: MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/macdougall-walker-ci) (Suffield, CT) BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) plan that includes: + A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) . + Sick, vacation, and personal leave. + Student Loan Forgiveness - the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information. + We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees. + Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. + Network within a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule. + Engage in a rewarding career. + Make a difference in the public sector. + Work together in a collaborative team environment. As a DOC Employee, you may also benefit from: + A Hazardous Duty pension plan (https://www.osc.ct.gov/rbsd/stateretire.htm) (State Employees Retirement System Tier IV). + State license reimbursement; + Eligibility to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. YOUR ROLE The incumbent in this position will have the opportunity to work within a clinically rich setting, with opportunities to provide intake assessments, individual psychotherapy, crisis management, suicide risk assessment, case management services and other clinical activities. Additional opportunities to engage in collaborative discharge planning with external support services and research driven programming, are also encouraged and available. The Mental Health Department offers a variety of programs for offenders who are experiencing stress and depression, including emotional literacy, community groups and psycho-education. More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5913FL&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . OUR AGENCY & FACILITY OUR MISSION The State of Connecticut DOC shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safe and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders. ALL ABOUT MWCI & OUR INCARCERATED POPULATION The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution (https://portal.ct.gov/doc/facility/macdougall-walker-ci) is a level 4/5, high/maximum security level multi-mission facility for adult males. Based on its offender population, it is the largest correctional facility in New England. It came into being on May 15, 2001 as the result of the consolidation of the Walker Reception and Special Management Unit and the MacDougall Correctional Institution and sits on a combined 140 acres. The facility is accredited by the American Correctional Association. During its last accreditation audit in June 2008, the institution scored a 100% on the mandatory requirements and the non-mandatory factors. The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution provides a highly structured environment to manage long-term sentenced offenders, protective custody offenders and high bond unsentenced offenders with programs designed to address the needs of each population. The facility focuses on education both academic (ABE, Pre-GED, GED, Special Education, TSOL), and at the MacDougall Building (Vocational Maintenance, Electro Mechanical, Micro Computers, Electronic Repair, Dental, and Commercial Cleaning). Programming is also a vital component of our mission and includes Parenting Skills, Sex Offender Treatment, Family Issues, Beyond Fear, Addiction Services, Aftercare and Fellowship AA/NA meetings. A few important highlights about our facility: The Industries program employs up to 70 inmates, some of whom graduated from various Vocational Education programs. A Regional Commissary employs up to 60 inmates. Others are employed in various capacities in the Food Service Operation, commercial cleaning and other janitorial functions essential to the hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility. The MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution (MacDougall building) commissary-processing center serves as a regional hub for the northern district of the state, handling more than 24,000 orders per month. The National Institute of Corrections recognizes MacDougall-Walker (MacDougall building) internal classification system as a national model. Start With Us. Stay With Us. Grow With Us. Learn more about nursing from a correctional perspective: Selection Plan IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT + This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public. + Please include all licensing credentials within your application. + During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + 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. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 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 Samantha Rivera at samantha.rivera (samantha.rivera@ct.gov?subject=App Support: DOC Psychiatric APRN 250221-5913FL-001) @ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Departments of Children and Families, Correction and Mental Health and Addiction Services in a community or inpatient setting this class is accountable for providing consultation, program development and interdisciplinary cooperation with health care disciplines as well as providing ongoing psychotherapy. GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE Both the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse classes are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of mental illness such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use disorders, etc. The distinction between this class and the APRN is the level of autonomy in decision making and providing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The focus of this class is on the therapeutic milieu (assuring supports allow for positive outcomes for patients) and ongoing application of psychotherapy services (individual, group and family). EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Assesses, plans and evaluates nursing process using a high level of expertise and clinical independence; + Provides health care to clients and/or individuals using increasingly complex methods of interaction such as group and family therapy; + Evaluates effectiveness of clinical care provided to clients and/or individuals; + Prescribes medication; + Consults with and/or leads members of interdisciplinary teams and community representatives to assess, plan, implement and evaluate health services; + Provides leadership in delivery of quality care; + Assists in establishment of criteria for monitoring of standards of direct client and/or individual care; + Serves as professional role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise; + Provides clinical supervision of staff members for purpose of advancing knowledge in individual client and/or individual relationships, direct care problems, group processes and family therapy; + Conveys new and existing knowledge in fields of health to nursing personnel, interdisciplinary team members and community groups; + Protects human and civil rights of clients and/or individuals and staff; + Initiates and supports research projects which are carried out in accordance with departmental guidelines; + Leads or co-leads psychotherapy or family therapy groups; + Teaches and supervises staff in provision of group therapy; + Provides clinical consultation regarding crisis intervention and mechanisms to prevent crisis situations; + May identify problem areas related to nursing care and assist in collection of data; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + principles and practices of psychiatric nursing, treatment modalities and concepts of programs for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders; + advanced nursing principles and treatments; + dynamics of behavior at individual, family and group levels; + Knowledge of + pharmacology as it relates to advanced nursing practice; + research methodology; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + clinical assessment and evaluation skills; + Ability to + examine, diagnose, assess and treat patients; + interpret diagnostic tests; + prescribe appropriate medications and other treatments; + provide clinical instruction; + utilize computer software; + Administrative ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE A Master's degree in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing AND two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + A Master's or higher degree in nursing outside the psychiatric and mental health field with a minimum of twenty-four (24) graduate or postgraduate level academic hours in psychiatric and mental health theory and supervised clinical training in two psychotherapeutic treatment modalities may be substituted for the Master's degree requirement of the General Experience. + A Bachelor’s or higher degree in nursing and certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) may be substituted for a Master’s in psychiatric and/or mental health nursing. + Individuals who have obtained a Master’s or higher degree in nursing on or before December 31, 2004 and have two (2) years of experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, need not meet the educational requirements defined in the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Public Health. + 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 may be required to travel. + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Conclusion AN 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. 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