RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Behavioral Health Homes Registered Nurse

Job Category : Nursing Services

Full-Time

At Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, every role matters in helping people overcome addiction and find a new path forward. The Systems Navigator (Behavioral Health Homes Registered Nurse) takes the lead in conducting assessment and planning for Behavioral Health Home Services, meeting with each member as necessary to assess needs, review progress, make and assist with referrals, and provide health and wellness education, direct support and advocacy for individuals served.

Providing coaching to members and their identified supports regarding BHH services

Notify the Managed Care Organization (if appropriate) the patient is being enrolled in a BHH using the form provided by the Department of Human Services.

Meet with the client, gather information and complete the Health and Wellness Assessment.

Using a person-centered interview, and information gathered in assessments, develop measurable goals and objectives for the Health Action Plan. Update the health action plan at least once every six months, or more frequently if there are significant changes to a person’s needs or goals.

Conduct regular Progress Reviews on the Health Action Plans for each individual at the intervals required in the Behavioral Health Home Services policy and procedure guide and update the plan every six months for individuals who are continuing services.

Attend regular (no less often than monthly) meetings with the Integration Specialist and Qualified Health Home Specialists to consult and collaborate, identifying priority cases for discussion based on member needs.

Help individuals prepare for and attend recommended health care, behavioral health, social services, vocational supports, and other appointments. Develop competency in providing member Health and Wellness Education using resources approved by the Integration Specialist.

Develop and demonstrate competency in using Motivational Interviewing skills to help individuals overcome ambivalence or resistance in pursuing positive health and wellness goals.

Demonstrate capacity to integrate a treatment plan for substance use disorder into comprehensive care planning.

Have capacity to assess a person’s readiness for change and his or her capacity to integrate new health care or community supports into his or her life.

Develop an articulate health and wellness vocabulary that will engender confidence in providers of health care and social services to the individuals we serve in common. Nurture positive and productive partnerships with providers with proactive communication and by providing information and education about the Behavioral Health Home Service, its purpose, goals and benefits to persons served.

When individuals receive other services within the agency, take the lead in facilitating collaboration to optimally support the individual's recovery and health goals. Offer and schedule and facilitate individual Recovery Team Meetings in conjunction with Health Action Plan and other Treatment Plan development or updates.

Manage time effectively to ensure quality and compliance with all assessment and planning requirements.

Maintain accurate and complete records of all services provided and health care records of persons served.

Report incidents, potential maltreatment, and sentinel events immediately (within 24 hours) to the Integration Specialist.

Meet weekly with Qualified Health Home Specialist partner(s) to review the previous week and collaborate on upcoming needs of individuals served. Review contact records with all persons served to see that they, or a primary care provider for them have had contact within the last 30 days and that all identified needs have been met.

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of Minnesota.

Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience in behavioral health, community health, home care, case management, care coordination, or population health.

Knowledge of Behavioral Health Home (BHH) requirements, social determinants of health, and community resources preferred.

Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive assessments, developing person-centered care plans, and coordinating services across healthcare and community systems.

Knowledge of community resources, healthcare systems, benefits, housing supports, and care coordination.

Ability to perform care planning, coordinate services, monitor goals, and support client engagement.

Comfort and compassion in working with individuals facing life-controlling challenges, such as mental health issues and addiction.

DemonstrateMnTC'smission, Culture of Honor, core values, and Putting Honor in Actionprinciples through daily interactions, fostering a welcoming, respectful, and relationship-centered environment.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Target Compensation (Negotiable based on qualifications):

$Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent care FSA, disability, life insurance and 403b retirement plan.

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction.

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Registered Nurse