APRN/Physician Assistant (PA) - Per-diem

Per Diem Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) | Southeastern Connecticut

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)

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 Eastern CT Chamber of Commerce 2026 Best Place to Work, a Hartford Courant Top Workplace award, Non-Profit of the Year and 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 Per Diem Physician Assistant or APRN to provide routine monitoring and treatment for individuals receiving care across SCADD programs, working alongside our nursing, physician, and psychiatric teams to deliver the best possible care and outcomes.

Pay Rate

APRN: $65-80/hour

PA: $60-75/hour

What We Offer:

• Competitive per diem rate.
• Flexible, as-needed scheduling.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical team
• Meaningful work making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals in recovery

What You’ll Do:

PA

• Perform psychiatric assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and select and initiate appropriate treatment
• Order and monitor laboratory and routine diagnostic tests
• Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological medications, with ongoing medication management for assigned patients
• Collaborate with our psychiatrist and physician to develop effective psychotropic and Medication Assisted Treatment regimens
• Review and adjust treatment plans with patients and families to support progress toward their goals
• Coordinate with nursing and clinic staff on medications and medical and treatment support services
• Work with other clinical teams and programs to ensure continuity of care
• Provide direction to nursing and physician staff on general health issues and help develop interdisciplinary treatment protocols
• Practice evidence-based care and comply with all practice standards, policies, and local, state, and federal laws
• Help orient new employees and share knowledge with the team

APRN

• 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

What You’ll Need:

PA

• Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant or
• Active Connecticut PA license in good standing
• DEA registration, or eligibility for DEA registration
• CPR certification
• CEUs as required to keep your license current
• Strong clinical judgment, clear written and verbal communication, and thorough, timely documentation
• A recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

APRN

• Master's degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program
• Graduate training and current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or other appropriate primary care nurse practitioner certification
• Two or more years of experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, urgent care, community health, correctional health, addiction medicine, withdrawal management, or residential treatment preferred
• Experience or demonstrated interest in addiction medicine, medications for substance use disorders, harm reduction, withdrawal management, and recovery-oriented medical care preferred
• Current unrestricted Connecticut Registered Nurse license
• Current unrestricted Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration and DEA registration required if prescribing controlled substances is part of the role
• Commitment to maintaining all required continuing education, licensure, certification, and professional requirements
• Commitment to SCADD's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice

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. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up with hope, connection, and purpose.

If you’re ready to bring your clinical expertise to work that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

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.