What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health RN position at Aroostook Home Health Services?
Position Summary:
The Behavioral Health RN is responsible for the assessment, coordination, delivery and supervision of MaineCare Section 28: Rehabilitative and Community Support Services. These services are provided under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Behavioral Health Services in cooperation with parents and providers. The Behavioral Health RN is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and supportive treatment plan designed to address developmental, functional, psycho-social and emotional needs. This role often involves collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care and services.
Essential Functions:
1. Evaluation and assessment of the social, emotional, physical, and developmental factors related to the client's overall service needs to identify problem focused goals.
2. Development, implementation, and supervision of the Individualized Treatment Plan based on identified needs.
3. Ongoing supervision of the provision of services including but not limited to supervision of direct care staff, compliance with Individualized Treatment Plan and adherence to rules and regulations governing Section 28 services.
4. Supportive casework provided for clients and their families geared towards promotion of independence in functional, living and social skills.
5. Provision of information concerning secondary effects of illness, especially emotional, psychosocial and developmental components.
6. Acts as intermediary between clients and other community agencies in the collaboration of care.
7. Assists clients and their families to locate and utilize community resources to meet ongoing needs.
8. Collaboration and consultation with the client's physician and other team members to assist them in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the client's health problems and in planning for discharge.
9. Attendance at case conference meetings and staff in-service meetings
10. Prepares clinical/progress visit notes on the day of the visit and incorporates it in the clinical record weekly. Provides summaries and re-evaluations as indicated in the time frames specified.
11. Planning and participation in staff development activities for direct care staff working as behavioral health professionals.
12. Involvement in related community activities with responsibility for maintaining current information on available community resources.
13. Communicates effectively with all providing care.
Education, Skills, and Experience Required:
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse, as issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing
Three years of related experience as a registered nurse working in behavioral health, mental health, or psychiatric-related nursing services in any setting.
Strong nursing assessment, diagnosis, and intervention skills; milieu management; pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions; empathy, communication, and teamwork.
Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences.
Other Responsibilities
Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Director of Nursing Services or Executive Director.