Assistant Manager I / Nurse ACT I Engagement & Diversion Team

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking an Assistant Manager I for the CCBHC/Nurse ACT I Engagement & Diversion Team in Providence, RI. The role includes leading daily operations, supervising staff, scheduling, performance monitoring, and ensuring regulatory and program standards are met while delivering direct nursing care as required.

The position emphasizes coordination with emergency services and community partners, ongoing staff training, extensive documentation, and adherence to treatment plans to

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Field of Study: Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health community settings
• RI RN licensure required; valid driver's license and insurance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to interpret reports

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager with daily operations and workflow management.
• Support staffing, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provide or support clinical nursing duties and medication administration as needed.
• Coordinate care transitions and service delivery with treatment teams and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff scheduling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Electronic records

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Field of Study: Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Providence Center Assistant Manager I CCBHC / Nurse ACT I Engagement & Diversion Team supports daily operations for their team, including staff supervision, scheduling, performance monitoring, and compliance with program and regulatory standards to ensure continuity and quality of care. This includes providing leadership and performing direct service duties when applicable. They help to sustain a continuum of care that promotes recovery, diverts clients from hospitalization when clinically appropriate, supports timely step-down services for those transitioning from inpatient care, and coordinates appropriate client services with Emergency Services and community partners. In addition, the Assistant Manager I CCBHC / Nurse provides direct nursing care, including clinical assessment, medication-related responsibilities, and other nursing duties required to support client treatment needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager with daily operations, workflow management, and departmental support.
• Help with staff scheduling, productivity oversight, and general administrative coordination.
• Assist with running morning and clinical meetings; facilitate these meetings in absence of the Manager.
• Assist in monitoring caseloads, documentation quality, service delivery standards, and staff productivity. (See addendum for program standards)
• Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training of new and existing staff.
• Provide supervision of team members as directed by leadership.
• Support staff with crisis intervention, risk assessments, and service coordination.
• Complete or support client intakes, assessments, and person‑centered treatment planning.
• Deliver or support recovery‑oriented clinical services and daily living skills assistance.
• Help in troubleshooting client and staff concerns, providing follow‑up as needed.
• Support staff hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance evaluations.
• Address performance issues, assist in providing coaching to team members and promote a collaborative, professional team culture. May collaborate with HR partners on disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Provide education to clients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, rehabilitation needs, and medication effects/side effects.
• Administer medications (injections and oral), follow the 6 rights of medication administration, document externally prescribed medications, and monitor lab results with appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate and support client transitions related to hospitalization, including discharge follow‑up, medication reconciliation, and communication of updates to the treatment team.
• Collaborate with prescribers, pharmacy, and the treatment team to ensure accurate, up‑to‑date medication regimens and address any treatment concerns impacting client wellness.
• Conduct or participate in community outreach visits, home visits, and client accompaniment to appointments.
• Transport clients safely in accordance with agency policies when needed.
• Coordinate services internally and with external providers, advocating client needs across systems.
• Assist clients with benefits acquisition, housing needs, budgeting, and other essential supports.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation including notes, plans of care, and adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols.
• Participate in audits, record reviews, and quality‑improvement activities.
• Complete required reports, approve timesheets in absence of the Manager, and support billing and productivity oversight.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, leadership, and community partners; communicate updates as needed.
• Attend required trainings and meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred; Field of Study: Nursing.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses in a community support setting.
• Experience in program management related to assertive community treatment or similar teams a plus.
• RI licensure required: Registered Nurse
• Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of individuals with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.
• Ability to provide leadership and supervision.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including ability to use Microsoft Excel, with capability in interpreting reports.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Skilled in crisis assessment, risk management, and de‑escalation.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and calm demeanor during emergencies.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic record‑keeping systems, including ability to document in electronic medical records.
• Capable of working collaboratively with community partners and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey information clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, representatives from outside agencies and the public.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
• Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable and inclusive services.
• Highly motivated, independent, and self‑directed.
• Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end‑of‑life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.