Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking an Adolescent Mental Health Nurse to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to teenagers in a behavioral health setting. This role emphasizes safe assessment, medication administration, and building trusting relationships with patients and families.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists, educate patients and families, participate in care planning, and maintain a therapeutic environment that supports recovery and growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing licensure and experience in mental health or adolescent care.
• Strong communication, assessment, and crisis management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and innovative mental healthcare practices.

Responsibilities

• Performing assessments and administering medications
• Monitoring patient safety and supporting crisis intervention
• Collaborating with psychiatrists and therapists
• Providing patient and family education
• Participating in care planning and maintaining a therapeutic environment

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

RN license (US)

Job description

We are seeking an Adolescent Mental Health Nurse to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to teenagers in behavioral health settings.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Performing assessments and administering medications
• Monitoring patient safety and supporting crisis intervention
• Collaborating with psychiatrists and therapists
• Providing patient and family education
• Participating in care planning and maintaining a therapeutic environment

Qualifications And Skills

• Relevant nursing licensure and experience in mental health or adolescent care
• Strong communication, assessment, and crisis management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to professional development and innovative mental healthcare practices