CPST Registered Nurse

PROGRAM:CCBHC IA
FULL TIME: 40 hours per week

Summary: �The Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) provides screening assessment and psychiatric nursing services on the Healthy Transitions Team (HT). This multi-disciplinary team is designed to provide outreach comprehensive evidence-based treatment referral and support services for a population of youth and young adults and their family members struggling with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use. The goals of the Healthy Transitions Team Nurse are:1) To assist clients with meeting personal objectives for improving and maintaining mental health, especially regarding medication management and compliance; 2) Identify and provide intervention for youth and their families who are experiencing or at risk of developing substance use disorder; and 3) Promote improve and sustain the overall wellness and physical health of the target population.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing Minimum of two years experience working as a psychiatric nurse in a community-based behavioral health setting Valid and current Rhode Island Registered Nurse License
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with screening/ assessment tools, local care coordination resources and evidence-based practices
• Oral and written communication skills at a proficient level ensuring effective and professional communication
• Ability to provide crisis intervention brief counseling or case management when determined necessary. Ability to provide psychiatric/medical consultation to HT staff and/or community providers as appropriate to the position.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

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HOW TO APPLY:

• Send your resume to careers@familyserviceri.org
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