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Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatry
Rutland, Vermont Recruiter Quick Facts

• Position Type: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Specialty: Psychiatry / Mental Health
• Patient Population: Adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Treatment Focus: Psychiatric care and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time position
• On-call coverage required
• Participation in required meetings, trainings, and safety drills

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and re-evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide psychiatric medication evaluation and management
• Prescribe and manage MAT medications with ongoing monitoring
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve in a leadership role on the treatment team
• Communicate treatment plan updates and service needs to staff
• Maintain timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and clinical protocols

Licensure, Certification & Education (Required)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Nurse Practitioner certification
• Psychiatric certification or actively working toward certification
• Unrestricted Vermont APRN license (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience providing psychiatric care and MAT
• Experience treating adults with:
  • Severe and persistent mental illness
  • Substance use disorders
  • Developmental disabilities and/or complex medical conditions
• Current knowledge of psychiatric medications
• EMR proficiency
• Strong clinical judgment, compassion, and communication skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation with Vermont-required insurance coverage
• Successful criminal background check upon hire
• Compliance with agency policies, code of conduct, and ethics standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $160,000–$165,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Retirement plan and career training opportunities

• Collaborative and engaging team meetings with supervision. 

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