Registered Nurse - Mental Health Clinic **full or part time!!**

Registered Nurse (RN)
REPORTS TO Clinical Director / Supervising Physician
POSITION TYPE Full-Time / Part-Time
AOC Outreach Services is a comprehensive mental and behavioral health service provider based in Houston, Texas,
serving children, families, and individuals across the community. 24/7 crisis access, rapid screening and triage, and least-restrictive, whole-person care built on a No Wrong Door
As a Registered Nurse with the AOC Crisis Program, you'll be a vital clinical presence for individuals and families
navigating a mental health or substance use crisis. You'll provide health literacy counseling, medication
administration, and hand-on nursing support that helps clients understand and manage their care - working
alongside QMHPs, therapists, and prescribers to stabilize clients in crisis and connect them to ongoing treatment.
Health Literacy Counseling & Client Education
Educate clients about their health conditions, treatment plans, and medication regimens to build understanding and adherence, including during and after a crisis episode.
Explain the benefits, potential side effects, and proper use of prescribed medications in clear, non-technical language.
Lead one-on-one and group education sessions that build health literacy and self-management skills.
Help clients ask questions and advocate for their own health needs.
Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists to ensure safe, effective medication management.
Crisis & Care Coordination
Work closely with the crisis team - QMHPs, therapists, and case managers - to coordinate care during and after a client's crisis contact.
Help clients navigate the healthcare system and connect with the right level of ongoing support.
Ensure continuity of care by communicating clearly with every member of the treatment team.
Prepare documentation for treatment team meetings, case reviews, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in ongoing training and supervision to stay current on crisis care best practices.
Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.

crisis or behavioral health experience is a plus.

Ability to educate clients using plain, non-technical language.
Commitment to ethical practice, cultural competence, and client-centered care.
Work spans a range of settings - client homes, foster homes, outpatient clinics, community health centers, and inpatient facilities.
May require occasional evening or weekend hours depending on client and crisis-response needs.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use standard office equipment.
AOC Outreach Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an