Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Behavioral Health unit provides behavioral health services benefiting from multi-disciplinary clinical teams that utilize a collaborative approach to care. Our professionalism, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, and empathy are at the core of how we represent care for our patients. Together, we positively impact the lives of all our patients and their families.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status, identify behavioral health needs, and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor patients for side effects, and provide education on medication management specific to psychiatric conditions.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, implement crisis intervention strategies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is mandatory. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Must hold a valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in geriatric and/or adult psych and substance abuse disorders nursing.
• BLS or CPR Certification: Current certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  
  

Work Schedule: Part Time-24 Days-12 Hour Shift-Every Other Weekend/Holiday

Ministry/Facility Information

Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.