ACT Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization. About TeamBuilders TeamBuilders is a community-focused behavioral health organization offering a wide range of services, including individual and family therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and specialized interactive modalities such as sandplay and art therapy. We also provide Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), psychosocial rehabilitation, and supportive housing assistance. We are committed to fostering work-life balance, creativity, and professional growth, and we offer extensive clinical supervision and training to support our staff’s success and development. Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Taos, NM. In this role, you will provide community-based psychiatric nursing services to individuals with serious mental illness, helping them achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life. This is a unique opportunity to work outside of a traditional clinical setting and make a direct impact in the community. Key Responsibilities Provide psychiatric nursing care in community-based settings (home visits, field work, office) Administer medications, including long-acting injectables, and monitor effectiveness Conduct health assessments and ongoing wellness checks Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, therapy, case management) Assist with crisis intervention and client stabilization Educate clients and families on medication and health management Complete timely and accurate documentation Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Competitive Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees with 75% employer contribution toward base plan election 9 Paid Holidays Sick Accrual Vacation Accrual Bereavement Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Eligibility for Federal HRSA Public Service Loan Repayment Programs “Benefits eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.” Minimum Qualifications Minimum Required Education: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nursing Practice Minimum Required Experience: At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders; Ability to work with seriously mentally ill adults; Knowledge of psychotic and mood disorders, their related medications and potential side effects; Must demonstrate specific additional training or experience in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior, and the administration of psychiatric medication. Must be knowledgeable of psychotropic side effects and how to evaluate for them (e.g. AIMS, observation). Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse provider; Experience in telemedicine Licenses/Certifications: RN licensure in NewMexico; CPR and First Aid certified; No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP); Must successfully pass CYFD Criminal Background Checks (including local, state, and FBI background checks); Must become certified by Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) (non‑violent crisis intervention training, agency provided); Must possess a sincere commitment, temperament and skills to work with seriously mentally ill; Possesses a values base consistent with the philosophy of the Agency; Has the ability to consistently establish positive relationships and to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team; Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with state and federal standards and requirements for use of computerized client documentation, data systems, etc.; Must also have and maintain a driver’s license, clean driving record and active auto insurance coverage. TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr