Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

WHO WE ARE… Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR… Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. WHAT WE OFFER… Excellent Health and Dental Insurance. Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly. Up to 11 Paid Holidays. Retirement program through Mutual of America. Additional supplemental insurance programs.

Tuition reimbursement. Mileage reimbursement. Employer paid life insurance. Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) … We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to join our team. This role is vital in providing high-quality mental health care to our patients. The APRN will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a deep understanding of mental health disorders, and a commitment to enhancing patient well-being. Main

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings Provide medical and clinical consultations to dually diagnosed clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with NMH standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of psychiatric interventions and adjust recovery plans as necessary.
• Focus on health maintenance, disease prevention and psychoeducation for clients and families.