Registered Nurse: Mobile OPT - 7334

Community Health Resources (CHR); Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness program

Employee appreciation and events

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) is seeking a Registered Nurse for a per diem, 20 hours/week position tied to the Mobile OTP in Putnam, CT. The role supports MOUD services and integrates behavioral health with medical care in a community setting.

The ideal candidate holds RN licensure in CT, with addiction treatment experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and a commitment to serving underserved populations. Per diem compensation is competitive.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in CT is required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program.
• Experience with patients who have substance use and mental health disorders.
• CPR & First Aid certification required or within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services in a 24/7 residential setting.
• Maintain integrated behavioral health and medical treatment plans.
• Document interventions, observations, and client moods accurately.
• Teach coping skills and relapse-prevention strategies.
• Transport clients within the program when needed.
• Support medication adherence and education for MOUD.

Skills

Substance use disorder basics

Mental health care

Crisis intervention

Education

Graduate of a School of Nursing

RN licensure (CT)

Bachelors in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Per Diem, 20 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday 5am-1:30pm

PC#: P370

ABOUT THE POSITION: CHR's Mobile OTP

The Mobile OTP is a SAMHSA-certified extension of our brick-and-mortar Opioid Treatment Program, bringing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), specifically Methadone services, directly to underserved communities. Clinicians are primarily based at the Putnam OTP but may also provide care in the community aboard the mobile treatment unit. Please note, clinicians meet the RV at its designated location in the community but do not operate or drive it.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to clients supported within the 24/7 residential setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of substance use disorders as well as co-occurring disorders relevant to the population served.
• Intervenes in client differences or conflicts in a way to ensure a positive milieu.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of family and natural support connections for clients served within the programs
• Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain positive and healthy rapport with clients served by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: coping skills, ADLS and areas of psychoeducation and linkage to community resources and self-help groups.
• Transports clients within the program as needed.
• Documents planned interventions, behavior incidents, and general observations of clients served and assessment of their skills, behavior, and moods in an objective and professional manner.
• Provides integrated behavioral health and medical treatment planning and comprehensive care management of adults with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Maintains knowledge of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and medical issues including factors contributing to health care disparities
• Supervises provision of laboratory testing on-site and off-site, according to agency policies
• Develops and provides individual and group treatment and psycho-educational groups designed to aid clients in understanding and maintaining their medications and side effects, as well as how to manage their behavioral health symptoms, improve skills for recovery and living a healthy lifestyle.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of a School of Nursing from an Accredited Nursing Program and RN Licensure.

Experience: Experience working with patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Experience working in a managed care environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: RN license to practice in State of CT.

Training: CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several program
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$35.00/hr

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

RN

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