CCBHC- Registered Nurse

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Population Health Care, and Clinic Director

LOCATION: ONSITE

DEPARTMENT: CCBHC

Position type: Full Time

We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Core Services includes:

Crisis mental health services including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization; Screening, assessment, and diagnosis including risk assessment; Patient-Centered treatment planning or similar processes, including risk assessment and crisis planning; Outpatient mental health and substance use services; Outpatient clinic primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk; Targeted case management; Psychiatric rehabilitation services; Peer support, counselor services, and family support services; and, Intensive community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces & veterans.

SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse works with a team of professional social workers, clinicians, case managers, prescribers, and others to ensure integrated care for adults experiencing a serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders, and chronic health conditions. As a member of the client care team, the RN will establish therapeutic relationships in order to facilitate client progress with treatment goals, measure vitals, and conduct health education intervention. To be effective, the RN will have the demonstrated ability to balance independent clinical decision making with appropriate consultation from providers and work with a multi-disciplinary team to engage, establish and achieve appropriate treatment goals.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct CCBHC program required health screening, including but not limited to, measurement of vital signs, obtaining a full medical history, performing a medication reconciliation, and providing education related to medical conditions to CCBHC clients.
• Refer to primary care providers and medical specialists as indicated, with the assistance of Targeted Case Managers.
• Review physical examination results provided by patients from outside medical practitioners.
• Review lab results and take appropriate actions regarding concerning or abnormal results.
• Review health assessment forms completed by patients and provide appropriate clinical recommendations, including the triaging of care and collaboration with the clinical team.
• Assist with treatment planning and documentation for all CCBHC client needing health monitoring activities, individual as well as group.
• Provide health education and meet with patients for one-on-one smoking cessation counseling as outlined by smoking cessation protocol.
• When conducting health monitoring sessions with patients, the RN should be able to screen for any Communicable Diseases, and provide education, risk reduction recommendations, counseling and treatment referral regarding HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
• Provide education, counseling, and appropriate referrals for patients receiving MAT.
• Help facilitate RN groups (on topics such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Smoking Cessation, Nutrition, and more).
• Administer injections to clients (ex; Long Acting Injectable antipsychotic medication, Sublocade, or Vivitrol).
• Conduct AIMS scales (the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale) with clients prescribed antipsychotic medications- training will be provided for this, so previous experience administering this scale is not needed.
• Provide medical training and recommendations to clinical staff as instructed by supervisors, on topics related to integrated care, care planning and team management of client care.
• Responsibility to ensure and document partnership/collaboration with community partnerships and collaborations to enhance service delivery and access.
• Document all clinical findings appropriately and accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain logs to document medication inventory, including the arrival of medications, administration, disposal, and perform medication reconciliations for medications kept on site.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned and needed by the clinical team/clinic.
• Available to weekend hours or evening hours as required.
• Work collaboratively with the CCBHC Interdisciplinary Team as well as external agencies and community stakeholders.
• Attend all required management and staff meetings and complete all CCBHC and organizational training.

EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of nursing services across the life spectrum.
• Experience with adults with mental health and/or substance abuse needs who have co-occurring medical needs or conditions.
• Knowledge of intake and referral processes within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to identify the appropriate referral process.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources.
• Well-organized with strong time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues.
• Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications.
• Demonstrated competency in written and verbal skills.
• Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records.
• Ability to work with challenging clients.
• Comfortable with community outreach and home visits.
• Comfortable and competency working with diverse communities.
• Bilingual skill in a language other than English is valued.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• New York State Licensure.
• Experience in the provision of medical assessments and coordination of medical services
• Experience in chemical dependence and mental health clinics preferred.

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Medical, including Dental and Vision
• Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
• Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
• 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
• Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Referral Bonus for qualifying positions

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Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Psychiatric rehabilitation services: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000