What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Care Manager position at Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.?
Are you a compassionate and collaborative nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health services?
We are seeking a dedicated full-time, exempt Nurse Care Manager to join our integrated outpatient team and help bridge the gap between physical and behavioral healthcare.
In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside behavioral health professionals, primary care providers, hospitals, residential programs, and community partners to ensure individuals receive coordinated, high-quality care that supports their overall health and wellness.
What You'll Do
As a Nurse Care Manager, you will:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate medical and behavioral healthcare services.
- Support individuals transitioning from hospitals, crisis services, residential programs, and other treatment settings.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of medical and psychiatric needs through chart reviews, client contacts, and provider collaboration.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, pharmacies, hospitals, and community resources.
- Review medical records, laboratory results, medications, and treatment recommendations to promote continuity of care.
- Provide education and support to clients, families, caregivers, and staff on wellness, medications, symptom management, and preventive healthcare.
- Develop and facilitate health and wellness groups.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and agency-wide integrated care efforts.
- Provide nursing consultation and support to residential and crisis programs through the agency's nursing on-call rotation.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about integrated healthcare and improving client outcomes.
- A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with excellent clinical judgment.
- Committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care.
- Comfortable working with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions.
Why Join Our Team?
- Work as part of an innovative integrated healthcare model.
- Collaborate with a diverse network of healthcare professionals and community partners.
- Make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals and families.
- Enjoy a supportive, mission-driven workplace that values teamwork, professional growth, and quality care.
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, pet, and a variety of supplemental life insurances
403B with match
PTO & floating holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Health savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule
- Full-time, exempt position
- Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Participation in the agency's nursing on-call rotation required.
- Travel throughout the service area as needed.
If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your nursing expertise with behavioral healthcare and care coordination, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help us build healthier communities through compassionate, integrated care.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.- Active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maine is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred, with experience in behavioral health, community mental health, substance use treatment, primary care, care management, or integrated healthcare settings strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required, with the ability to travel within the service area as needed.