About us

Central is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to providing mental health services to the community for 75 years. Our mission is to empower individuals to overcome behavioral health challenges and lead fulfilling lives. We operate outpatient programs and community-based programs for all ages focused on delivering accessible and compassionate care to diverse populations.

Job Overview:

The Nurse will work with a Behavioral Health Therapist to coordinate treatment for individuals who have both serious mental illness and a chronic physical health issues. This is considered a community based, mobile program with the majority of the duties/tasks conducted out in the community with clients.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 37.5 hours/week with flexible scheduling to support consumers’ needs.

Benefits**

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• No Cost Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Ancillary Benefit Options
• Paid Time off (accrued starting at 27 days- vacation & sick time), 7 standard holidays plus up to 2 floating holidays- initial based on hire date- additional days added through years of service
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Travel Assistance Services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognized employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus

** Eligibility Requirements may apply

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial assessments and enrollment into the program including a detailed history and provide education about the program and the goals and expectations of treatment.
• Conduct, collect, and/or analyze bio psychosocial assessments of consumers, including completion of formal assessment tools and outcome measures.
• Active participation in all outcome measurements and other QI activities within the program.
• Serve as a consultant to consumers, family, behavioral health, primary care, and other medical offices in the community.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between the consumer, primary care physician and psychiatrist. Provide recommendations for changes in the treatment plan.
• Familiarity with a variety of wellness and preventive care programs such as smoking cessation, nutrition, etc.
• Monitor consumers closely (in person or by phone) for changes in severity of symptoms and medication side effects. Educate consumers about medications and their side effects, as needed; encourage treatment adherence. Screen for other medical conditions as clinically indicated.
• Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and brief intervention.
• Foster cooperative relationships among the diverse professional disciplines within the program and community to facilitate overall professional growth and the application of new knowledge.
• Complete required documentation thoroughly in accordance with program requirements and utilizing Collaborative Documentation.
• Attend all necessary trainings and weekly/monthly supervision and team meetings.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, but will consider Associate Degree.
• 1 year experience
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Basic computer skills a must and ability to utilize smart phones, laptops and Chromebooks.

Clearances

In accordance with state regulations, all prospective new employees/contractors must provide originals for photocopy of their Federal Criminal History Record (DHS FBI Background Check), PA Criminal Background Check, and PA Child Abuse Clearance before commencing the offered position.

Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person