Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health

ST REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services seeks an RN/Care Coordinator to support mental health therapists, psychiatrists, and the outpatient ACDP staff. You will triage referrals, provide injections, assist with case management, and link clients to medical and behavioral health services.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential. Licensed in NY with at least one year of medical-surgical RN experience; behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a New York State Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum 1 year medical-surgical RN experience.
• Preferred 1 year experience in behavioral health, inpatient or outpatient.
• Excellent oral and written communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Work with behavioral health team to carry out treatment plans.
• Coordinate service delivery with other agencies and programs within Health Services.
• Triages referrals and assesses emergent needs for treatment.
• Provide injections to clients receiving injectable psychotropic medications.
• Assist therapists with care coordination and case management.
• Link clients to physical health services and supports as needed.
• Monitor client health and medication management as per treatment plans.
• Facilitate wraparound and care coordination meetings when needed.
• Engage in outreach and screenings at community sites and events.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

CPR certification

Education

New York State RN license

1 year medical-surgical RN experience

1 year behavioral health RN experience (preferred)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, the RN/Care Coordinator will assist the Mental Health therapists, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and the Outpatient Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Program staff with meeting the client's needs

The RN/Care Coordinator will work within guidelines of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services policies and procedures, including Mental Health and A/CDP, and under standards of care according to New York State Office of Mental Health and New York State Office of Substance Abuse and Alcohol Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with clients, fellow employees and associates.
• Work as part of the behavioral health team to carry out client’s treatment plans.
• Coordinate service delivery with other agencies, schools and programs within Health Services.
• Taking and triaging referrals - gathering from the referral source the emergent/emergency nature of the referred persons need for treatment, screening for behavioral health disorders, and triaging for care needed.
• Provide injections to clients receiving injectable psychotropic or Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Assist Clinic and School-based therapists with care coordination, case management and engagement with adults, youth and families.
• Linking - The process of referring or transferring a client to supports and services of their choice and need, especially with physical health services.
• Monitoring - Observation to assure continuity of service in accordance with the patient's treatment plan, health monitoring, support medication management and health promotion.
• Case-specific Advocacy - Interceding on behalf of a client and their family to assure access to services required in the individual treatment plan, especially with Medical Clinic, Outreach, LGHP and pharmacy.
• Assist with health monitoring and management of behavioral health clients, provide physical health assessments, screening, and outreach in the community.
• Facilitate wraparound/care coordination meetings when needed.
• Outreach and Screening: Provide mental health information and screenings at Head Start, local schools, local colleges, Akwesasne Girls and Boys Club, and community events.
• Providing outreach and engagement of clients into services.
• Establishing working relationships with youth and young adult serving agencies.
• Participate and assist with grant activities, planning meetings and evaluation.
• Assisting clients with health monitoring and medication issues, including obtaining prior authorization for medications.
• Reviewing health history forms and making recommendations for physical health follow-up.
• Performing health assessments with ACDP outpatient clients.
• Assisting with Continuing Quality Improvement project and reporting requirements.
• Documenting client contact in all the electronic health records that Health Services uses (RPMS Behavioral Health electronic record, EHR, and Script Pro) according to New York State Office of Mental Health and Office of Alcohol Substance Abuse Services standards of care.
• Review and monitor all medications, supplements, and Traditional Medicines utilized by clients, incorporating culturally responsive practices to support safe, coordinated, and holistic care. Collaborate with clients, providers, and traditional practitioners, as appropriate, to identify potential interactions, promote adherence to treatment recommendations, and support overall wellness
• Educational Support:Participate in and support workshops, therapeutic groups, and community events that promote behavioral health awareness, wellness, prevention, and client engagement. Provide education and resources to clients, families, and community members to enhance understanding of mental health, substance use, recovery, and overall well-being.
• Assisting with nursing duties at Partridge House when needed.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of work as a RN/Behavioral Health Care Coordinator.

Mandated Reporter: Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacityand maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:There are no supervisor requirements for this position,

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and Personal Health Information within Health Services, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Licensed registered nurse.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.

AND 1 year medical-surgical hospital experience as an RN.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State and one (1) year medical-surgical hospital experience and one (1) year experience as a RN in behavioral health, inpatient or outpatient settings; Preferred

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Familiarity with Akwesasne Community. Interest in obtaining additional training/education in Behavioral Health. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent computer skills including word, excel, and experience with varying databases. Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process. Openness in working with traditional/spiritual approaches regarding behavioral health issues. Ability to do presentations, represent the mental health program and connect with people. Motivated, caring and compassionate, committed to suicide and substance use prevention, reducing impact of stigma and increasing help seeking behavior. CPR certification and physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

REASONING ABILITY:Maturity and ability to handle delicate role issues and to respond to crisis.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and background checks (Criminal, NYS Justice Center, and NYS Statewide Clearance Registry) prior to employment.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.

INTERVIEW

Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.

EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.