Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Heartland Family Service; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit organization as a Psychiatric Nurse in Assertive Community Treatment. You will assess and monitor clients' needs, collaborate with healthcare providers, and support individuals with chronic mental illness. This entry-level role offers a full-time schedule and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mental health or substance abuse settings.
• Knowledge of primary healthcare issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor clients’ psychiatric, medical, and social needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for clients.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Mental Health

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Licensed as an RN in Iowa

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Join to apply for the Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) role at Heartland Family Service.

At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a trauma-informed, diverse, and inclusive culture that fosters better service delivery and innovation. We believe that recognizing trauma and its impacts helps us support clients and create supportive work environments.

If you are passionate about our mission to create healthy families and communities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, consider joining us.

Summary of Work

Assess and monitor clients’ psychiatric, medical, and social needs. Oversee medication administration under the supervision of a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner. Collaborate with providers to coordinate treatment, and manage supplies.

This role functions as a team member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, supporting individuals with chronic mental illness to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Compensation

Between $53,100 and $67,177 annually, based on experience.

Work Schedule

40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed as an RN in Iowa.
• Two years of experience, preferably in mental health or substance abuse settings, with knowledge of primary healthcare issues.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans for clients.
• Act as case manager for clients on your caseload and support team members.
• Ensure coordinated, best-practice care, including risk assessment and multi-agency collaboration.
• Support clients and families during inpatient stays and community reintegration.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, including emergency evaluations.
• Assess physical health, make referrals, and coordinate care.
• Screen for health risks and connect clients with primary care providers.
• Coordinate healthcare with IHH providers and implement wellness activities.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Manage medication administration with the team psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and treatment plans.
• Provide health education and training to staff.
• Build community connections to support agency goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations