A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

Assists the Crisis Respite Residences, both children and adult facilities, in ongoing triage and assessment of needs for the duration of stay at the crisis residence. This position also assists residence staff in ongoing support provided to residents in order to develop, learn and apply the skills necessary to live more independently. All shifts are “stay awake” shifts.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Triages referrals to determine if they meet admission criteria for crisis residence and providing alternative referrals when needed
• Assists in completing comprehensive psychosocial assessment that includes risk and health assessments upon admittance to the residence
• Identifies critical impairments that become the focus of service planning and develops and composes a clear service plan that includes strategies based on specific needs of each resident and presents plan to the resident, support system and care teams
• Completes collaborative documents as required by Federal/State regulations and BHSN policies and procedures and Maintains client confidentiality and confidential health information

Your skills and qualifications:

• Valid NYS license as a Licensed Registered Nurse
• Extensive experience (3 years) providing direct service in mental health and/or crisis field preferred
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues including features of alcohol and various drug abuse signs and symptoms, intervention strategies, awareness of associated medical concerns preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s license, acceptable to insurance carrier, for required local travel
• CPR certification required within 60 days of employment

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions,citizenship or immigration statusor any other factor prohibited by law.