Looking for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN applicants!

Full Time position have a set schedule within day time and swing shift hours. Full Time positions include full benefits. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, to provide professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill clients receiving treatment and rehabilitative services. This position will work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the Idaho Board of Nursing.
• Experienced in psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Minimum 1 year experience with behavioral health.
• Specialized education or experience working with mental health patients.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and provide verification.
• Able to pass required Background Checks.
• Within two months of hire date, completion of all required training per agency Training Policy 201.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to assess and treat simple and complex psychiatric and mental health problems from adjustment disorders to serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness, major depression and anxiety disorders.
• Strong skills to manage, coordinate and evaluate the care and education of the client and family along the health care process.
• Ability to manage and support clients who need to be closely monitored.
• Trained to adhere to medications and therapies with complex protocols.
• Expertise in operating medical equipment & ability to be trained in required technology, processes and equipment.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On-call duty required (must be available to work on short notice).
• Have an understanding and respect for children and their needs and the child's family and culture.
• Be physically and emotionally suited to provide services to unrelated children and the problems they present.
• Capable of performing activities related to the job.

Northwest Children's Home, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.