About the Position:

Make a meaningful impact—while maintaining work-life balance. Mountainside is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our residential treatment team, supporting individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. This role offers a structured, team-based environment with the unique benefit of a 4-day workweek, allowing for greater flexibility and balance.

Schedule:

Full-Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 4 days per week

* Option to structure schedule as a traditional 5-day workweek based on candidate preference 

What You'll Do:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management 
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including MAT (buprenorphine, naltrexone) 
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, and medical leadership 
• Support clients through stabilization and recovery 
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate higher levels of care when needed 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing (PMHNP required) 
• Active Connecticut APRN license 
• DEA registration required 
• Valid malpractice insurance policy required
• Experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders preferred 

What We're Looking For:

• A compassionate, patient-centered clinician 
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment 
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
• Strong clinical judgment in assessing and treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Comfort working with patients experiencing withdrawal and early recovery stabilization
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
• Interest in working within a structured residential treatment environment   

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 per year.  Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
 

Why Join Mountainside:

• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Clinical supervision and collaboration with an experienced, board-certified psychiatrist serving as Medical Director 
• Financial support for maintaining professional licensure and DEA registration, including reimbursement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (increases after 1 year of employment with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays, including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement to support self-care and help prevent burnout and compassion fatigue

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.