ACTT Nurse- RN

Daymark Recovery Services; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Extensive Internal Training Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistant Program

Job summary

Daymark Recovery Services in Boone, NC is seeking a registered nurse to provide psychosocial evaluation, diagnostic and counseling services in a clinical setting, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver intensive services to individuals with severe mental illness.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and case management, requiring the ability to work independently and as part of the ACT team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year state accredited nursing program and one year of psychiatric nursing experience.
• Experience in psychosocial evaluation/assessment and counseling within a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication evaluation, medication checks, calls in prescriptions, may provide individual or family therapy to persons served.
• Participates in daily interdisciplinary treatment planning, daily staff meetings and review of persons served and medical needs.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation with the team; may provide on call coverage.
• Provides ongoing assertive outreach, therapeutic interventions and supportive services to address needs and functioning.
• Completes all documentation as required by procedures and statute.
• Participates in regular supervision with the ACT Team Leader and/or psychiatrist.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watauga Center - Boone, NC 28605, New Hires Who are Benefit Eligible may qualify for Hiring Bonus

Company Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission driven, comprehensive community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program
• Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Extensive Internal Training Program

Pay Scale

$26hr-$30hr.

Summary

In coordination and conjunction with the other ACT team members, provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention services in a clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making as well as coordinated interdisciplinary team work. Most aspects of this job require clinical assessment, evaluation, and intervention skills to persons with severe and persistent mental illness who are in need of intensive services within a community based setting. Position is required to have experience and skills vocational/rehabilitation treatment/counseling. Case management and supportive services are also an integral component to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides medication evaluation, medication checks, calls in prescriptions, obtains samples, may provide individual or family therapy to persons served
• Participates in daily interdisciplinary treatment planning, daily staff meetings and review of persons served and medical needs
• Provides crisis intervention consultation along with all members of the team; may provide on call coverage on a rotating or PRN basis.
• Provides ongoing assertive outreach, therapeutic interventions and supportive services to address the persons’ served needs effectively. Provides interventions to offer support and guidance in all areas of functional domains: adaptive, communication, personal care, domestic, psychosocial, problem solving, etc in preventing, overcoming or managing the person’s level of functioning and enhancing his/her ability to remain in the community.
• Completes all documentation as required by procedures and statute.
• Participates in regular supervision with the ACT Team Leader and/or psychiatrist to enhance all competencies in this position.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Units Billed Minimum Requirement

Along with other team members, is responsible to ensure adequate service delivery is provided to all persons served in accordance with National Program Standards, state service definition requirements, and the needs of the persons served.

Special Attributes

Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills. Minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively with professions and clients/families. Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from a four-year state accredited school of nursing and one year of experience in psychiatric nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.