Nurse (RN/LPN)

River Valley Behavioral Health; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Mexico Solutions in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Registered Nurse to provide integrated, person-centered care within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The RN will assess, monitor, and support individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, coordinating care and administering medications as needed.

Join a mission-driven team focused on whole-person care, crisis response, and collaboration with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, and care coordinators.

Formación

• Active RN license in NM required; behavioral health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications applicable to behavioral health.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments including physical and behavioral health screenings.
• Monitor vital signs, medication adherence, and overall health status.
• Administer medications and support MAT as applicable.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, and care coordinators on treatment plans.
• Provide patient education on medications, diagnoses, and wellness strategies.
• Participate in crisis intervention and coordination with mobile crisis teams.
• Assist with intake, risk assessments, and clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CCBHC standards, state regulations, and policies.

Conocimientos

Behavioral health care

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Documentation accuracy

Educación

Associate's degree

Active RN license in NM

Descripción del empleo

Job Details: Job Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Associate's degree, Salary Range: $49,920.00 - $90,480.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Day, The Registered Nurse (RN) provides integrated, person-centered nursing care within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This role supports individuals with mental health and substance use disorders through assessment, coordination of care, medication support, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

As part of the CCBHC model, the RN plays a key role in delivering whole-person care, including behavioral health, physical health monitoring, and crisis response services.

Why Choose New Mexico Solutions?

New Mexico Solutions is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer
• Eligible clinical positions may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical and behavioral health screenings
• Monitor and document vital signs, medication adherence, and overall health status
• Administer medications and support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as applicable
• Collaborate with providers (psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, care coordinators) to support integrated treatment planning
• Provide patient education on medications, diagnoses, and wellness strategies
• Participate in crisis intervention and stabilization efforts, including coordination with mobile crisis teams
• Support care coordination with hospitals, primary care providers, and community resources
• Assist with intake, risk assessments, and ongoing clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with CCBHC standards, state regulations, and organizational policies
• Demonstrating the ability to engage and develop rapport with individuals presenting with a variety of symptoms/presentations.
• Providing services that are person-centered, culturally relevant, and are non-judgmental and welcoming to divers populations.
• Documenting all services provided within expected time frames, meets service definitions and regulatory standards, is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.
• Demonstrating excellent organizational skills and effective use of time management.
• Participating in and completing all required training courses in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in on-call nursing support.
• Other: Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.

CCBHC-Specific Expectations

• Deliver services aligned with a whole-person, trauma-informed care model
• Participate in care coordination across multiple systems (medical, behavioral, social services)
• Contribute to reduced wait times and increased access to services
• Provide care regardless of a client’s ability to pay or insurance status

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Active Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) license in the State of New Mexico
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or community health preferred
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and co-occurring disorders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a CCBHC or integrated care setting
• Familiarity with crisis intervention or mobile crisis services
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated success in the following areas:

• Must demonstrate specific additional training or experience in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior and the administration of psychiatric medication.
• Must be knowledgeable of psychotropic side effects and how evaluate for them (i.e. AIMS, observation).