Behavioral Health RN

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health RN – Jericho, NY (90% Remote).

Location: Jericho, NY (90% remote).
Employment Type: 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week, 1099 contract.
Rate: $55.00/hour.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Behavioral Health RN to join a non-profit organization located in Jericho, NY. This 1099 contract role serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert, providing clinical expertise in the development of resources and identification of best practices around evidence-based guidelines to identify and treat tobacco use disorder (TUD). This position is ideal for an experienced RN with a strong behavioral health background and a passion for quality improvement and public health initiatives.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive rate of $55.00/hour.
• 0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week, with 90% remote work flexibility.
• Contract term of 52 weeks (1 year), contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance, with potential for extension.
• Valuable experience on behavioral health projects contributing to evidence-based initiatives that impact tobacco use disorder treatment and quality improvement.
• Mission-driven non-profit environment focused on improving patient outcomes through best practices and resource development in behavioral health.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a behavioral health field or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State.
• At least three (3) years of experience working on behavioral health-related projects.
• Experience in quality improvement preferred.
• Significant experience in Behavioral Health and Quality Improvement (QI), particularly hands-on experience with PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles.
• Proficiency in developing resources, identifying best practices, and contributing to report writing and deliverables.
• Strong clinical expertise in behavioral health and tobacco use disorder.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project leads and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the Program Lead / Health Information Technology Subject Matter Expert.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development of resources and identification of best practices around the use of evidence-based guidelines to identify and treat tobacco use disorder.
• Assist with content for report writing and deliverables, and other activities as needed.