Registered Nurse

The Ridge RTC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Altior Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within our residential treatment programs, focusing on substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. You will support patient assessment, medication management, and ongoing clinical care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This role supports clinical excellence, safety, and continuity of care across Paradigm Treatment and Ridge RTC locations, in a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state where services are provided.
• Experience in behavioral health or mental health settings.
• Experience in residential or inpatient clinical environments preferred.
• Strong documentation, communication, and clinical judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Document patient vital signs throughout stay.
• Perform nursing assessments and interventions for medications and psychiatric diagnoses.
• Conduct pre-admission triage and assess admission eligibility.
• Administer medications per policies and standards.
• Document goals and outcomes in medical records; participate in treatment planning.
• Uphold infection control and safe handling of medications and controlled substances.
• Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to support high-quality care.

Skills

RN licensure

Behavioral health experience

Residential/inpatient experience

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Job description

About Altior Healthcare

Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse with Paradigm Treatment and Ridge RTC, you will provide direct patient care to individuals navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges within our residential treatment programs. You will play a vital role on the multidisciplinary treatment team, supporting patients through assessment, medication management, and ongoing clinical care.

As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters. The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care within a residential mental health setting, supporting patients throughout their treatment journey while ensuring clinical excellence, safety, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs as needed throughout their stay in the residential facility.


• Plan and deliver comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions related to medications and psychiatric diagnoses.


• Conduct pre-admission triage and assess clinical appropriateness for admission as patients begin their treatment journey.


• Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies, best practices, and regulatory standards.


• Document nursing goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes in the patient’s medical record while actively participating in treatment planning.


• Ensure patient and staff safety by adhering to infection-control protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.


• Collaborate closely with clinical and operations teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required in the state where services are provided


• Previous experience in behavioral health or mental health settings.


• Experience working in residential or inpatient clinical environments preferred.


• Strong passion for mental and behavioral healthcare.


• Experience working with adolescents and/or young adults in youth-focused treatment settings.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.


• Strong documentation, communication, and clinical judgment skills.

Salary Range

$33—$40 USD

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision.


• 401k with 4% match.


• Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, and illness.

For Direct Care roles:

• Chef made meals onsite.


• Professional trainings provided for development; continuing education assistance for clinicians.


• Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.

Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.