Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (Flexible Schedule)
Mansfield, CT | Flexible Schedule: Mon-Fri or Four 10-Hour Days, Part-Time Available
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in northeastern Connecticut, dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, families, and adults through high-quality behavioral health services. This position is based at a state-of-the-art facility in Mansfield, CT, offering easy access from several major cities. The organization is renowned for its compassionate and comprehensive care, making it an ideal environment for providers passionate about pediatric mental health.
Position Overview
As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will provide outpatient care to children and adolescents, primarily between the ages of eight and fourteen. You will manage conditions such as anxiety, attention-deficit disorders, and depression, utilizing a conservative approach to medication. With a flexible schedule and dedicated administrative time, you'll be able to focus on delivering thorough, patient-centered care.
Position Highlights
✓ Flexible schedule: Choose between a traditional Monday-Friday or four 10-hour days
✓ Part-time options available (30-32 hours/week)
✓ No formal APRN supervision required; collaborative team environment
✓ Dedicated administrative time, including two hours per week for case review
✓ State-of-the-art facility with AI-driven technology to streamline documentation
✓ No travel required between sites, with mileage reimbursement for optional travel
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a dedicated and compassionate APRN with a passion for pediatric mental health. Experience with children and adolescents is essential, as is a commitment to collaborative, patient-focused care. This role is perfect for providers who thrive in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Next Steps
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join this dynamic team. Our interview process is designed to be straightforward and informative. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our mission of exceptional behavioral health care.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $175k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $150,000
- 27 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Connecticut
- $140,000
- 7 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position in Mansfield, Connecticut still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on October 2, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $175k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 27 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Connecticut?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Connecticut's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Connecticut board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/2/2026
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