Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.
For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Intern to join our multidisciplinary team. Under the supervision of a licensed and appropriately credentialed clinical preceptor, the APRN Intern will gain experience providing person-centered behavioral health care, including psychiatric assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, medication management, and client and family education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong foundational clinical knowledge, professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to learning and improving client well-being.
· Participate in psychiatric evaluations and clinical assessments under the supervision of a licensed and appropriately credentialed preceptor.
· Assist in developing individualized, recovery-oriented treatment plans based on clinical findings and client goals.
· Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to clinical consultation regarding clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use needs.
· Observe and, when permitted by law, academic program requirements, and agency policy, participate in psychotropic medication evaluation and management under direct supervision.
· Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMH standards and preceptor guidance.
· Monitor client response to interventions, communicate observations to the preceptor and treatment team, and support updates to recovery plans.
· Provide health promotion, disease prevention, and psychoeducation to clients and families within the intern’s level of training and assigned scope.
· Participate in supervision, case review, training, and performance feedback, and promptly seek guidance when clinical concerns exceed the intern’s knowledge or authority.
· Current enrollment in an accredited graduate nursing program leading to APRN preparation, with good academic standing.
· Eligibility and written approval from the academic program to complete a supervised clinical internship or practicum placement.
· Current, unrestricted registered nurse license in Rhode Island, or eligibility to obtain any authorization required for the placement.
· Foundational knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnostic principles, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment for adult behavioral health conditions.
· Prior behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or related clinical experience preferred.
· Ability to practice only within the intern’s level of training, academic agreement, agency policy, and applicable law, and to accept direction from the assigned preceptor.
· Strong communication, documentation, time-management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
· Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care.
· Ability to meet NMH onboarding, confidentiality, health, background screening, and training requirements applicable to student interns.
Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:
Human Resources
Newport Mental Health
42 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Tel: 401-846-1213
Fax: 401-324-6251
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
The Mission of Newport Mental Health is to improve the lives of children, adults, and families who live, work, and study in Newport County by providing the highest quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based and integrated mental health and substance use care.
Founded in 1964, Newport Mental Health provides services to children, adolescents, families, and adults who are experiencing mental illness, substance use, or stress in their lives, who would benefit from counseling and other behavioral health services and supports. Our person-centered recovery approach to care offers individuals a chance to achieve a better quality of life and recovery from emotional illness.
No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. There is a sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
