The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.·New London, Connecticut
Provide comprehensive primary care and medical management for individuals in withdrawal and residential substance use disorder treatment programs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, prescribe medications, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Primary Care | Southeastern Connecticut - New London, CT
Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive primary care and medical services to individuals in our withdrawal management and residential treatment programs — delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care at a critical moment in their recovery journey.
As an APRN at SCADD, you will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, counselors, recovery support staff, and other members of our interdisciplinary treatment team to deliver safe, comprehensive medical care. You will play a central role in supporting patients through withdrawal management and residential treatment, ensuring their medical needs are met with skill, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Provide comprehensive primary care services, including medical histories, physical examinations, health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions
Provide initial and ongoing medical assessment and management of patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders, including withdrawal management and residential treatment services
Prescribe medications and treatments within the APRN's scope of practice, applicable Connecticut law, organizational policies, and clinical protocols
Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication response, side effects, and changes in medical status; modify care plans as clinically indicated
Perform medication reconciliation and review patient medication regimens to promote safe, effective, and appropriate medication use
Identify medical conditions requiring specialty consultation, emergency evaluation, transfer, hospitalization, or a higher level of care and coordinate appropriate action
Coordinate referrals to primary care, specialty care, hospitals, community health centers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other community-based medical resources
Assess medical stability and appropriateness for admission, continued stay, transfer, or discharge in collaboration with the medical and nursing team
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, recovery support staff, and administrative staff to coordinate patient care
Communicate effectively with outside healthcare providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and referral partners to support continuity of care
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, care reviews, and discharge planning activities as appropriate
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, payer, and professional standards
Why SCADD?
Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and access to skilled, compassionate medical care is essential to making that recovery safe and sustainable. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose..
Apply today at careers.scadd.org
SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.
Requires a Master's or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or equivalent. Must hold unrestricted Connecticut RN and APRN licenses, BLS certification, and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
Market context
Connecticut advanced-practice psychiatric roles typically draw steady demand from behavioral health, outpatient, and residential care settings, especially for candidates who can work with adult and geriatric populations. These openings are competitive because employers often want a current Connecticut psychiatric NP license, at least 2 years of adult clinical experience, and comfort with EHRs; preferred residential or geriatric experience can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and tailor your application to adult-care experience.
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