USD $95,000.00/Yr. USD $101,764.00/Yr.

I. SCOPE OF ROLE: ACT is an intensive, community-based multidisciplinary treatment team that provides person-centered care to a shared caseload of adults whose needs are not able to be met through traditional outpatient services. In collaboration with a psychiatric care provider, the team nurses assist with medication management and administration, through documentation as well as monitoring clients for medical problems or side effects. Nurses will communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers, engage in health promotion, prevention, and educational activities. The nurse will educate other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effect and work with clients to develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills  Provide symptom and medication assessment, evaluation, education, and management to individual with persistent mental illness. This includes consultation with Psychiatrist/PNP, hospital, community providers, client, and client’s family/guardian for care.  Administer both intramuscular and supply medications to consumers as directed by Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner  Assess the physical health needs of participants and make the appropriate referrals to community based medical care.  Ensure pertinent medication related information is conveyed to hospital staff in the event of client hospitalization.  Provide education on physical health to ACT consumers through individual services and groups as needed.  Provide training to program staff on disease, treatment options, and new advances in disease management.  Identify and include the client’s support network and applicable involved community partners in care coordination.  Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources and collaborate with community resources on behalf of clients.  Assist clients in the development of healthy coping mechanisms in individual or group settings.

 Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and stabilization services as needed, including facilitating access to inpatient facilities for behavioral health care.  Provides 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community, including leading groups when clinically indicated.  Ensures all documentations are completed in a timely manner and remain in compliance with agency and OMH regulations.  Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Psychiatrist, Substance Use Specialist, Employment Specialist, Nurse.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Registered RN with in the state of New York.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
• Ability to research material via the internet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill ideally in community-based settings is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
• Bilingual in any language a plus (not required).

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied