Forensic Psychiatric Nurse – Community ACT Team

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES); New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Vacation 25 days

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

CASES in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join a mobile, multidisciplinary team delivering community-based care. The role focuses on medication management, health services, and recovery-oriented support for adults with serious mental illness.

This full-time position runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a salary of $103,968 per year. NY RN license and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• RN with current New York State license.
• At least 3 years of experience working with adults in psychiatric nursing, substance use treatment, homelessness, or justice involvement settings.
• Extensive knowledge of community treatment, support services, and resources.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Proficient in computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide 80% of medication management and health services in the community, including medications administration and monitoring.
• Complete and sign progress notes, nursing assessments, incident reports, and other required documentation per OMH/DOHMH and Medicaid standards.
• Collaborate with prescriber and LPN on medication management and health care services.
• Provide directions to LPN regarding medication management and education services.
• Coordinate care with families and community service providers.
• Participate in daily team meetings and monthly nursing meetings.
• Use motivational interviewing in a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach.
• Perform other duties as required by Team Leader and senior clinical leadership.

Skills

RN license

Adult care experience

Spanish (preferred)

Job description

CASES in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join a mobile, multidisciplinary team delivering community-based care. The role focuses on medication management, health services, and recovery-oriented support for adults with serious mental illness.

This full-time position runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a salary of $103,968 per year. NY RN license and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.