Psychiatric Registered Nurse, ACT Team- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Psychiatric Registered Nurse SIGN-ON BONUS $1,500 COMMUNITY BASED MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY-FRIDAY WITH DAY TIME HOURS Responsibilities Conduct person-centered comprehensive health assessments. Develop and implement strength-based treatment plans that are responsive to client needs and facilitate achievement of goals on an as needed basis. Oversee all aspects of medication management in compliance with agency procedures and protocols, including administration of injectable medications, managing Clozaril protocols, ordering medication, overseeing medication distribution, utilizing a medication step system toward client self-management, and managing all aspects of the medication room. Develop and maintain trusting and supportive relationships with clients, families, and community providers. All service provisions shall be judgement free, non-confrontational, yet honest, open, and delivered in a professional, caring, supportive, and growth-producing manner. Provide support, treatment, case management, community advocacy, and linkage services, per the treatment plan. Complete required documentation of interventions as well as client’s responses and outcomes. Readily respond to all crisis situations and urgent needs using sound clinical judgement to ensure the safety and well‑being of the individual. Provide on‑call crisis intervention services on a rotating schedule among team members. Always act to ensure client’s safety, readily assess needs, provide support, and intervene immediately as needed. All employees must be able to travel to all levels of the facility in a safe and reasonable time frame. Client services in the community include visits to clients’ apartments which can be on the second and third floors. Provide transportation to clients when necessary, using agency vehicles. Employees must have a valid NYS driver’s license, be an approved driver, drive safely, use all safety devices, and be medically able to drive. Employees must be willing to use their personal vehicle for client meetings in the community and for meetings outside the office/program. Qualifications Licensed Registered Professional Nurse by New York State. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Three years’ experience in a psychiatric setting, with at least one year’s experience in an outpatient setting preferred. Strong commitment to the rights and ability of each person with a mental illness to make their own decisions and choices, live in the community, work, and have access to continuous support and services to enhance wellness. Ability to effectively work with all people and demonstrate skills and competence to establish supportive and trusting relationships with all individuals. Uphold individuals’ rights and personal preferences in treatment and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Continuously act as a guest in individuals’ homes and family homes, being courteous, polite, and an active listener. Valid and insurable NYS driver’s license. Own vehicle required for business purposes. Agency vehicles available for client transportation. Salary, Schedule, and Benefits $85,000 annual equivalent. $1,500 sign‑on bonus paid incrementally. Monday through Friday 8:30 am‑4:30 pm. Rotating on‑call when the office is closed, $210 weekly stipend. Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30‑minute paid lunch. Supportive work environment. Culture of Caring. Equal Opportunity Employer All offers for employment will be contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed background checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr