Registered Nurse for our Act Team at Post Rd

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks’ vacation to start

10 sick days per year

11 paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Health in Warwick, RI, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time exempt role with ACT responsibilities. You will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor medications, provide crisis intervention, and deliver psychotherapy to adults in outpatient settings.

The role includes intake/assessment duties, collaboration with psychiatry, and developing treatment plans aligned with Thrive standards.

Qualifications

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Perform nursing assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations in direct client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Monitor medication and administer injections per Thrive policy.
• Monitor psychiatric functioning and medication regimen; assist in community networking/education.
• Provide intake/assessment and ongoing short-term case management and psychotherapy for adult outpatients.
• Consult/liaison with psychiatrist and medical doctors; provide individual, couple, family or group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Provide referrals and community education on chemical dependency and mental health.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and document services per Thrive standards/insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with other providers and agencies in the client's network of care.
• Educate, train and model basic daily living, social or parenting skills.
• Teach clients medication management techniques.
• Coordinate services within Thrive as needed.
• Assist clients in strengthening their support network.
• Maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, and client records per Thrive/state/federal rules.
• Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage; ACT team may require nights/weekends/holidays.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Mental health care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

REGISTERED NURSECOMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESFULL TIME – EXEMPTThrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.General Summary: To provide clinical mental health services, both psychotherapy and nursingservices along with consultation to staff and community agencies.Schedule: Mon-Fri, First ShiftLocation: Warwick, RISalary: Starting at $80,000- depending on experienceDid you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.Essential Responsibilities:Provide comprehensive nursing assessments;Utilize comprehensive nursing assessments, plans, interventions and evaluations in direct client care.Monitor medication and administer injections with strict adherence to Thrive policy and procedure. Adjust monthly medication log according to doctor’s medication orders.Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen; assist in community networking and education.Provide intake/assessment services and ongoing short term case management and psychotherapy services to adult outpatients;Consult/liaison with psychiatrist and/or medical doctors and other treatment staff;Provide individual, couple, family or group counseling.Provide crisis intervention.Provide referral consultation and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency and mental health.Provide chemical dependency and mental health consultation, education and training to Thrive personnel.Develop and implement treatment plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards and/or insurance requirements.Collaborate with other providers, agencies and individuals in the client's network of care.Provide education, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills.Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.Coordinate services within Thrive as needed.Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage at all time.Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team members are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, per BHDDH regulations.Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.Education, Experience and Competencies:Bachelor’s Degree in the Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.Minimum (2) year experience in a mental health setting working with clients with disabilities preferred.Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.Basic computer literacy skills are necessaryCertifications, Licenses Requirements:Rhode Island registered nursing license required.Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the jobPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ EmployerBenefits:3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment10 sick days per year1 Float dayBirthday off11 paid holidaysPaid lunchLow-deductible medical insurance planDental insurance as low as $0/monthVision InsuranceCompany-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability401k with 2% company matchOptional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral bonusesAll employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 20 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees.Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.Reports To:REGISTERED NURSE-ACT reports directly to ACT Team Leader and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.