Registered Nurse - Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical & Medical Care

• Conduct psychiatric, medical, and nursing assessments, including initial and annual evaluations.
• Support prescribers with physical health assessments, referrals, and coordination of medical and psychiatric treatment.
• Administer injections and medications; monitor client reactions and report concerns to the prescriber.
• Draw labs, record vital signs, and maintain accurate medication administration records.
• Review medication profiles for adverse reactions, interactions, and contraindications; provide medication education to clients.

Treatment Planning & Therapeutic Services

• Participate in comprehensive assessments covering psychiatric history, mental status, physical health, substance use, ADLs, social functioning, and family dynamics.
• Deliver individual, group, and family supportive therapy and illness-management education.
• Collaborate with ACT specialists (family, employment, substance use, case management) to coordinate integrated services.
• Develop treatment plans with team and client input.

Documentation & Compliance

• Document progress notes in the EHR within 48 hours of client or collateral contact.
• Complete CAIRS entries at admission, semi-annually, and discharge.
• Ensure all documentation meets agency, OMH, and AOT regulatory standards.
• Serve as a clinical liaison to hospitals, physicians, pharmacies, and community partners.

Community-Based Services

• Conduct field visits, escort clients to appointments, and transport goods or supplies as needed using an agency vehicle.
• Assist clients in building independent living skills, including budgeting, grooming, nutrition, transportation, household management, health maintenance, vocational goals, and community integration.
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health counseling as needed.

Teamwork & Communication

• Participate in daily team meetings and collaborate on case planning.
• Communicate relevant clinical information to staff and supervisors in a timely manner.
• Provide networking, coordination, and linkage to community resources.

Emergency & Additional Responsibilities

• Provide rotating 24/7 on-call crisis coverage via agency-issued cell phone.
• Attend all required trainings and support team coverage during staff absences.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and report incidents within 24 hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

What You’ll Gain

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Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

• Robust

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, registered, and at least one year of experience working with the mentally ill.
• Clinical supervisory experience is desirable.
• A clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with severe mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the ACT model.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge of group dynamics required
• Valid New York State driver’s license and vehicle required – candidates are subject to regulatory background checks