PMHNP/APRN - Nurse Practitioner

Putnam, CT

Are you a skilled Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APRN) or Physician Assistant with a passion for working with adults facing both mental health and substance use challenges? At CHR’s Pathways Program, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team that works every day to reduce harm, restore hope, and help individuals reclaim their lives.

Pathways is an accredited opioid treatment program (OTP) specializing in methadone-based MAT. They offer comprehensive residential care—including medication management, counseling, psychoeducation, recovery coaching, and individualized treatment planning—in a deeply supportive and mission-driven setting.

Why Join Us?

• Integrated Care Model: Work closely with both medical and clinical teams in a unified approach to treatment.

• Collaborative Team: Be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values your voice and expertise.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Help patients stabilize, heal, and move toward recovery, one day at a time.

• Award-Winning Culture: CHR has been voted a Top Workplace in CT for 11 consecutive years – we support our staff so they can support others.

• Competitive compensation: With generous time off and comprehensive benefits

• Balanced Schedule: Full-time, with no overnight or on-call requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations

• Initiate and manage MAT (including methadone and buprenorphine)

• Diagnose and treat common acute health conditions (e.g., infections, wounds, respiratory illnesses)

• Perform annual physicals and health assessments

• Manage mental health medications and assess post-acute withdrawal symptoms

• Educate patients on harm reduction, health maintenance, and wellness

• Collaborate with your team to develop individualized treatment plans

• Guide and oversee RN staff as they carry out medical orders

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in team meetings, referrals, and coordinated care planning

Who You Are:

• Graduate of an accredited PMHNP, APRN, or PA program

• Licensed in the State of CT as a PMHNP, APRN or PA with an active DEA license, or ability to obtain

• 3 years of post-graduate experience working with dually diagnosed adults preferred

• Committed to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment with a diverse client population

• MAT experience strongly preferred (training available for the right candidate)

CHR Offers a Full Spectrum of Benefits:

• Generous Time Off: Includes vacation, sick time, and your birthday off!

• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision + discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan: With employer contributions

• Tuition Support: Reimbursement, student loan repayment, and exclusive tuition discounts

• Wellness Perks: Annual wellness stipend, Calm app subscription, yoga, and wellness events

• Professional Development: Free trainings, mentorship, internal career fairs, and leadership luncheons

• Inclusive Culture: DEI Council, employee resource groups, and a welcoming, mission-driven environment

• Stay Informed: Weekly leadership updates and monthly newsletters keep you connected

Apply Today – And Be Part of Something That Matters

If you're ready to bring your medical expertise to a program that’s changing lives every day, Pathways at CHR is ready for you. 

Join a team that truly believes in the power of recovery—and in the people who make it possible.

Tracy Glynn

Account Executive - The Meyers Group

Email: tlg@mr-themeyersgroup.com

Phone: 904-310-8776