Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.

We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.

Location: Kinston, NC

Based on years of experience

Min: $60,653

Mid: $71,064

We are seeking a full-time Assertive Community Treatment Nurse (RN) to provide the following services:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to all clients receiving ACT team services, including but not limited to; medication monitoring and documentation; delivering psychopharmacologic and medical services within the scope of practice of the individual’s license; service coordination, including working with the ACT team to monitor each individual’s clinical status and response to treatment; crisis assessment and intervention; symptom assessment and management; individual counseling and psychotherapy; substance abuse treatment; work-related services; activities of daily living services; social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time activity services; support services or direct assistance to ensure that clients obtain the basic necessities of daily life; and education, support, and consultation to individuals’ families and other major supports.

Description of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties:

• Overall monitoring of all medical/clinical aspects of the services delivered.
• Identify appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services.
• Consult with primary healthcare providers/other providers on the clinical aspects of the clients being served and the implications for those clients’ physical healthcare needs.
• Coordinate with medical staff of other providers, e.g., state and community inpatient facilities.
• Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.
• Crisis phone/on-call duties are rotated amongst team members
• Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment and goal plans and activity notes for the medical record (e.g., service notes, etc.)

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ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. 

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