Registered Nurse (MACT)

Full-Time/Exempt

Any location: Conrad, Cut Bank, Havre, Shelby

Montana Assertive Community Treatment (MACT) Program

Position Overview: A member of the MACT team sharing responsibility for the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of emotional disorders. The MACT nurse is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

Job Duties:

• Provides case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and participating in the activities of the team; assumes responsibility for developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall nursing and psychiatry treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the team, provides individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensures immediate changes are made to the nursing and psychiatry goals in treatment plans as clients’ needs change, educates and supports clients’ families as appropriate, and advocates for clients’ rights and preferences.
• Consults with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process as appropriate.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed during regular hours and during on-call shift.
• Documents client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
• Participates in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Takes the lead role or participates in providing medication administration.
• Under the direction of the APRN develops, revises, maintains, and supervises team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment and medication policies and procedures, evaluates and charts psychotropic medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects’ and arranges for required lab work according to protocol.
• Under the direction of the APRN organizes and manages the system of getting medication to clients and integrating medication administration tightly into clients’ individual treatment plans.
• Under the direction of the APRN manages pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
• In collaboration with the APRN, coordinates, schedules, and administers medical assessments of client physical health and treatment.
• Participates in treatment, rehabilitation, and support services as needed.
• Provides ongoing assessment of clients’ mental illness symptoms and clients’ response to treatment.
• Provides symptom education to enable clients to identify their mental illness symptoms.
• Performs medication delivery and must pass medication test.
• Works rotating weekday and weekends.
• Travel is required.
• May be called upon to speak to community groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• RN license and maintaining RN license required.
• One (1) year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Must possess the skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment.

$4,000 Sign on Bonus!!

Wage amount includes pay differential

Wage amount DOE

Benefits:

• 401K Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Pet Insurance

All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks, Urinalysis Testing, and Motor Vehicle Record.

About Us:

Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.

Our Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.

Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.

Our Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.

Havre is the “crown jewel of the Hi-Line,” the road that runs over 650 miles from the western border with Idaho to the eastern border with North Dakota. The Bear Paw Mountains are a 20-minute drive away, offering easy access to winter and summer recreation. Beyond world-class boating, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports, Havre boasts concerts, theater, museums, and other cultural activities year-round. Havre has been a hub of commerce for communities in a 150-mile radius going back to the first railroads, so there’s no shortage of things to see and do. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Havre and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

Cut Bank in 1806, Lewis and Clark camped in a spot where the river cut through the white clay bank. In 1890, the first railroad crews-built bridges over the river. Their temporary camp eventually became the city of Cut Bank, Montana. Cut Bank is located just about an hour away from the breathtaking natural beauty of Glacier National Park. The rivers and lakes around Cut Bank offer endless possibilities for anglers, while backpackers and hikers can take advantage of the many wilderness areas to get away from it all. The city itself hosts the Lewis & Clark festival in the summer, and several culture events like theater, museums, and excellent dining options.

Conrad tourism has recently joined ranching and farming as part of the backbone of Conrad’s economy. Nature-lovers can experience some of the last untamed nature in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The many lakes and grain fields around Conrad draw myriad species of birds and other wildlife, making it perfect for birdwatchers and hunters. Within Conrad proper, there is a plethora of things to do. Museums, golfing, playgrounds, and parks abound, ensuring you’re never without something to do.

Shelby is a small town, but you can have some big adventures. It’s just 30 miles from the Canadian border, and 80 miles east of Glacier National Park. The nearby Sweet Grass Hills offer plenty of hiking and opportunity to spot wildlife like deer, antelope, elk, and grouse. This hidden gem of the Hi-Line boasts a picturesque, vibrant Main Street which is home to several locally owned businesses including restaurants and taverns. The annual Marias Fair and Parade are family-friendly and tons of fun.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.