Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Nurse

We are helping people overcome. Join us.

Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Together, we create opportunities for recovery, independence, and meaningful lives. Click here to watch what we mean. 

Why Join Our Team?

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Care

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Educational Reimbursement

• Career-Pathing Opportunities

• Paid Training

• Employee Referral Bonus

• HealthBar Services

What You’ll Do:

• Provide psychiatric nursing services across residential, crisis, and community-based programs in alignment with model fidelity and program needs.

• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and internal/external care teams to coordinate psychiatric and medical treatment.

• Support individuals served through recovery-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent nursing care.

• Conduct psychiatric and health assessments, screenings, AIMS testing, and ongoing monitoring of treatment progress.

• Lead and support medication administration, monitoring, and pharmaceutical management under appropriate clinical oversight.

• Identify and respond to emergency or crisis situations using accepted clinical and crisis intervention practices.

• Participate in treatment planning, goal setting, care coordination, and referrals to community resources.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

• Participate in audits, reporting, staff meetings, and quality, safety, and satisfaction initiatives.

• May provide clinical supervision and support for LPNs, including performance oversight and coaching.

• Participate in on-call nursing coverage as assigned, including emergency response.

Anticipated Work Schedule:  

• Flexible schedule based on program needs

• On-call availability required, including nights, weekends, or holidays as assigned

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Active State of Michigan RN Licensure

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record per Hope Network policy

• Four or more years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferred

• Knowledge of recovery-based care, Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Trauma-Informed Care, Seeking Safety, and Family Psychoeducation

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet documentation timelines

• Comfort using technology including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic systems

• Demonstrated professionalism, emotional maturity, and sound clinical judgment

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our strength lies in our  diversity —empowering us to meet the unique needs of over 34,000 individuals we serve each year. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diverse perspectives that each team member brings to our mission.

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