Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

Easterseals PORT Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Company-issued phone, laptop, and IT支持

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in North Carolina. You’ll provide community-based care to adults facing serious mental health and substance use challenges, delivering services in homes, shelters, and other community settings.

You will manage psychotropic medications, perform holistic nursing assessments, coordinate care with psychiatrists and therapists, and participate in on-call crisis response to support

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina.
• Experience in behavioral health or mental health (preferred).
• Comfort working in community-based settings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor prescribed psychotropic medications.
• Conduct nursing assessments and track symptoms, side effects, and medical issues.
• Document all care and observations in the Welligent EMR.
• Coordinate with the team psychiatrist to update medication protocols and care plans.
• Participate in daily ACT Team meetings for coordinated, person-centered treatment.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention on rotating on-call schedule.
• Deliver nursing care in clients’ homes and community settings.
• Educate clients on health management, wellness, and medication adherence.
• Advocate for client choice and connect individuals with community resources.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Flexibility

Documentation

Job description

Description

Make a meaningful difference in your community. Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. In this role, you’ll provide essential, community-based care to adults living with serious mental health and substance use challenges.

This is not traditional facility-based nursing. It’s impactful, hands-on behavioral health work serving individuals where support matters most – in homes, shelters, and community settings.

Your Role in Our Mission

As an ACT Team RN, you will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based behavioral health support. You’ll provide psychotropic medication management, holistic nursing assessments, care coordination, and crisis response — all aimed at helping individuals achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life.

You will develop meaningful relationships with clients, support them through real-life challenges, and ensure seamless continuity of care across community environments. You’ll collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, co-occurring disorder specialists, and other behavioral health professionals to deliver truly integrated care.

Why Join Us?

At Easterseals PORT Health, we invest in your growth, your well-being, and your ability to thrive in your career. You’ll join a mission-driven ACT Team that values collaboration, community engagement, and exceptional care delivery.

This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating on-call responsibilities. Community travel is required.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually, based on experience

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-issued phone, laptop, and full IT support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What You’ll Do

Medication & Clinical Care

• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications as prescribed
• Conduct nursing assessments and track symptoms, side effects, and medical issues
• Document all care and observations in the Welligent EMR

Care Coordination

• Partner with the team psychiatrist to update medication protocols and care plans
• Participate in daily in-person ACT Team meetings to ensure coordinated, person-centered treatment

Crisis Response

• Provide crisis assessment and intervention as part of a rotating on-call schedule

Community-Based Support

• Deliver nursing care in clients’ homes and community settings
• Educate individuals on health management, wellness, and medication adherence
• Advocate for client choice and connect individuals with needed community resources

What We’re Looking For

To be successful on the ACT Team, you should be compassionate, flexible, and comfortable providing care in diverse community environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina
• Experience in behavioral health or mental health (preferred)
• Comfort working in community-based settings
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building abilities

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate provider of disability, mental health, and addiction services. Our 2,600-member team delivers over 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 individuals across 11,000 home, facility, and community locations in North Carolina and Virginia.

We are proud to be an IDEAL organization — Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!