Community Behavioral Health RN (Part-Time)

ACR Health Services; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

ACR Health Services in Georgia is seeking a part-time community behavioral health registered nurse (RN) to provide compassionate nursing care to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, administer medications, offer therapy, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including crisis intervention and discharge planning, in clinic and home/community settings.

Qualifications

• Nurse must hold a current Georgia RN license.
• Experience in behavioral health or similar setting is beneficial.
• Ability to work in community-based settings and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate.
• Respond to crises and ensure patient safety through de-escalation.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and peers.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments.
• Advocate for patient needs and connect to community resources.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Participate in community outreach and program development.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Care planning

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Georgia RN license

Tools

EHR (electronic health records)

Job description

Job Description

The community behavioral health registered nurse (RN) part-time provides nursing care to individuals with mental health and substance use disorders within a community setting. This role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, providing therapy, educating patients and families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Also plays a crucial role in crisis intervention, discharge planning, and advocating for patients' needs within the community.

Responsibilities (Under the direction of the Team Leader and Medical Director)

(Services could be provided to children, adolescents and their families or to adults or a mixture of both)

1. Assessment and Care Planning: Conducts thorough nursing assessments to identify co-morbid disorders, develops individualized care plans, and monitors client progress.
2. Medication Management: Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and educates clients about their medications.
3. Therapeutic Interventions: Provides individual, group, and family therapy, as well as counseling and support to help clients manage their conditions and improve their well-being.
4. Crisis Intervention: Responds to and manages crisis situations, including de-escalation techniques and ensuring client safety.
5. Collaboration and Communication: Works closely with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, peer support specialists and other community resources, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
6. Patient and Family Education: Educates clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
7. Advocacy and Support: Advocates for client’s needs within the community, connecting clients with resources, and promoting their overall well-being.
8. Documentation: Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress.
9. Community Outreach: Participates in community outreach programs, providing education, and connecting individuals with mental health services.

Work setting: Clinic. On occasion may need to provided services in, individuals' homes, community settings, etc.

Requirement: Current, valid, unrestricted license in the state of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.

Pay Rate: $45.00 to $60.00 per hour

Company Description

ACR Health Services (ACR) is a CARF accredited privately owned behavioral health organization that supports the most underserved and vulnerable members of our communities. Founded in 2008, we operate a comprehensive network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the lives of hundreds of individuals and families every year. ACR provides an array of behavioral health and social welfare services for children, adolescents, adults and families in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Our programs include outpatient counseling, in-home services, group therapy, alcohol and drug counseling, peer support, psychiatric assessments, nursing assessments, mediation management and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).