RN - ACT Team Nurse

Clarvida; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

DailyPay

401(k)

Licensure supervision

Company cell phone

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking an ACT Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team serving adults with mental illness in the Mandeville/Greater New Orleans area. You will work within a multidisciplinary, community-based program delivering intensive services designed to support recovery, stability, and independence.

The role requires active Louisiana RN licensure, experience with severe mental illness, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Louisiana.
• Experience with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services as part of the ACT multidisciplinary team.
• Meet with clients in homes and community settings.
• Conduct basic health assessments, including vitals and labs.
• Support medication management and long-acting injectable medications.
• Coordinate care with medical providers and psychiatric staff.
• Support clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (≈1 week every 6-8 weeks).
• Provide client transportation using a company vehicle as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.

Education

RN licensure (Louisiana)

Job description

ACT Nurse RN

Location: Mandeville, Louisiana (Community-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $72,800 - $83,200

Date Posted: 8/10/2026

About The Role

Clarvida is seeking an ACT Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. In this role, you will be a critical part of a multidisciplinary team providing intensive, community-based services designed to support recovery, stability, and independence.

ACT services are delivered where clients live, work, and spend time in the community. You will support a specialized caseload, helping clients achieve treatment plan goals while remaining integrated with family, friends, and community supports. This position includes use of a company vehicle for client transportation as needed and participation in a rotating on-call schedule, which provides additional earned PTO.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services as part of the ACT multidisciplinary team
• Meet with clients in homes, community settings
• Conduct basic health assessments, including vitals and labs
• Support medication management and facilitate long-acting injectable medications
• Coordinate care with medical providers and psychiatric staff
• Support clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (approximately one week every 6-8 weeks)
• Provide client transportation using a company vehicle as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Louisiana
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders
• Psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and current automobile insurance

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Weekday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) with flexibility
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• DailyPay - access earned wages without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free counseling licensure supervision
• Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cell phone
• Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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