Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse will work with a Behavioral Health Therapist to coordinate treatment for individuals who have both serious mental illness and a chronic physical health issues. This is considered a community based, mobile program with the majority of the duties/tasks conducted out in the community with clients.

This is a Monday through Friday 37.5 hour per week position with no on call or evenings.

Benefits**

· Paid Time off (accrued starting at 27 days- vacation & sick time), 7 standard holidays plus up to 2 floating holidays- initial based on hire date- additional days added through years of service

· Retirement Plan

· Health Care (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

· No Cost Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability

· Ancillary Benefit Options

· Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Identity Theft Protection

· Travel Assistance Services

· Employee Discount Programs

· Professional Development

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Our agency qualifies as an employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

· Mileage and Expense Reimbursement for approved work related activities.

· Company Issued equipment such as laptops, cell phones, company vehicle for use during working hours.

· Referral Bonus

**Eligibility Requirements may apply

Job Duties:

• Conduct initial assessments and enrollment into the program including a detailed history and provide education about the program and the goals and expectations of treatment.
• Conduct, collect, and/or analyze bio psychosocial assessments of consumers, including completion of formal assessment tools and outcome measures.
• Active participation in all outcome measurements and other QI activities within the program.
• Serve as a consultant to consumers, family, behavioral health, primary care, and other medical offices in the community.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between the consumer, primary care physician and psychiatrist. Provide recommendations for changes in the treatment plan.
• Conduct a variety of wellness and preventive care programs such as smoking cessation, nutrition, etc.
• Monitor consumers closely (in person or by phone) for changes in severity of symptoms and medication side effects. Educate consumers about medications and their side effects, as needed; encourage treatment adherence. Screen for other medical conditions as clinically indicated.
• Foster cooperative relationships among the diverse professional disciplines within the program and community to facilitate overall professional growth and the application of new knowledge.
• Complete required documentation thoroughly in accordance with program requirements and utilizing Collaborative Documentation.
• Attend all necessary trainings and weekly/monthly meetings and supervision sessions.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and assist in developing integrated care plans.

Position Qualifications:

1. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, but will consider Associate Degree.

3. 1 year experience

4. Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

5. Basic computer skills and ability to utilize smart phones, laptops and Chromebooks.

Clearances:

In accordance with state regulations, all prospective new employees/contractors must make available for photocopy the original of their Federal Criminal History Record (DHS FBI Background Check), PA Criminal Background Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance prior to a job offer being extended.

*Central Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Care Provider