Crisis Intervention Psychiatric Nurse – 24/7 Impact + Sign-On Bonus

Arlington County Government; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (2x$2,500)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Arlington County Government is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse for the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) within the Behavioral Healthcare Division. The role involves 24/7 crisis intervention, assessments, stabilization, and short-term counseling in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a Nursing degree, Virginia RN licensure, and experience in psychiatric settings, with strong communication and crisis management skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a U.S. RN license valid in Virginia or by reciprocity with Virginia.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience in psychiatric care and crisis intervention preferred.
• Substitution: education may be substituted by related experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing monitoring, medication administration, and medical services in the Crisis Intervention Center.
• Conducting comprehensive health assessments including vitals and labs for CIC admissions.
• Transporting lab samples to off-site locations.
• Documenting client records and clinical materials for evaluations and compliance.
• Facilitating psychiatric evaluations and coordinating medical treatment with on-call providers.
• Coordinating with internal/external providers for appropriate medical/psychiatric care.
• Refer clients to community resources to support well-being.
• Serve as a crisis management resource for DHS and community agencies.

Skills

RN licensure (VA)

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Arlington County Government is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse for the Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) within the Behavioral Healthcare Division. The role involves 24/7 crisis intervention, assessments, stabilization, and short-term counseling in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a Nursing degree, Virginia RN licensure, and experience in psychiatric settings, with strong communication and crisis management skills.