Behavioral Health Urgent Care Psychiatric RN

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Clinic

AFSCME - FT

Flint, MI, US

30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1642

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About this role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health Clinic. This is a non-hospital , outpatient role focused on supporting individuals with mental health and substance use needs. The RN plays a key role in providing coordinated care, health education, clinical support, and advocacy for clients receiving behavioral health services.

Incentive

$7,500.00 Signing Bonus

Pay

$32.39 ($60,645 annually) to $43.84 ($82,086 annually)

Schedule: Full-time, Nights, 12-hour Shifts, working 3 days/week, but paid for 40 hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments, health screenings, and ongoing monitoring for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications, including injections, and complete medication education with clients.
• Monitor for medication side effects, changes in condition, and overall health status, reporting concerns to the treatment team and providers.
• Support crisis intervention efforts, including triage and coordination of higher-level care when needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide education to clients and families regarding mental health conditions, wellness strategies, and ongoing care needs.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement activities.
• Promote a trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented approach in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Prior experience in behavioral health, community health, outpatient care, or related settings preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices, psychotropic medications, and behavioral health conditions.
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance for use of vehicle during work hours.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours, including on-call responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Outpatient behavioral health clinic setting.
• Regular interaction with clients experiencing a range of mental health and substance use conditions.
• Collaborative team environment with providers, clinicians, case managers, and support staff.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work supporting individuals on their wellness and recovery journey.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career growth.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt