RN: Crisis Care & Community Transition Specialist

AHRC New York City Camping; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Paid training

403(b)

403(b) match

Life insurance

Referral program

Health savings account

PSLF eligible

Nurse practitioner training

Job summary

AHRC New York City is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for CRTP/ICM/CTI programs to support individuals with IDD and SMI, providing nursing care, crisis stabilization, and transitional planning in a community setting.

The role is full-time, with a Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm schedule and travel to Brooklyn plus sites across the five boroughs. Compensation is $95,000 annually with a generous benefits package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license (unrestricted).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; background in IDD, behavioral health, crisis care, or community health preferred.
• Willing to travel throughout the Five Boroughs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with OPWDD, OMH, and DOH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing services across CRTP, ICM, and CTI.
• Screen admissions and conduct nursing assessments.
• Manage medication storage and assist with orders.
• Coordinate discharge and community reintegration through CTI.
• Maintain documentation per OPWDD, OMH, DOH regulations.
• Travel between program sites as required.

Skills

Nursing

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

New York State RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) CRTP/ICM/CTI - Disability Services

• Full-time

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated

AHRC NYC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Crisis Respite/Transitional Program (CRTP), Intensive Case Management (ICM), and Critical Time Intervention (CTI). The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing services across the CRTP, ICM, and CTI. This full-time role supports individuals with dual diagnoses of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and severe mental illness (SMI) needs by integrating skilled nursing care, crisis stabilization, transitional planning, and intensive care coordination. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote health, safety, dignity, and successful community integration. The RN ensures that complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric needs are met during the transition from an inpatient setting to the community.

Compensation Package: $95,000 per year plus a very generous, comprehensive Benefit package. See Benefit information below.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm...two days per week in Brooklyn and the other three days travel throughout the five boroughs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (including but are not limited to):

Clinical Care

• Screen individuals who are being considered for admission to the CRTP and the Transitional Respite Program. Active member of the “intake” team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments for individuals admitted to CRTP.
• Oversight of self-medication administration program, monitor therapeutic response, and document outcomes.
• Provide direct nursing interventions such as wound care, diabetes management, respiratory illness support, and chronic disease oversight.
• Monitor early signs of medical or psychiatric crisis and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Regularly reviews medication administration records, logs documenting vital signs, elimination, glucose readings, weight, menses, and other records as individually specified.
• Reports significant issues to appropriate clinicians and team members, including the need for ordering medications, renewing or updating prescription orders, and people-supported specific drug information sheets.
• Monitor and manage medication storage and disposal procedures in accordance with federal and state law.
• Develop and monitor health goals that are person specific. Review, update, and revise these documents to ensure they are reflective of the current person supported status.
• In compliance with OSHA mandates, monitors infection control, environmental changes, and ensures that all guidelines regarding universal precautions are appropriately followed.
• Order and maintain necessary first aid and medical supplies as needed.
• 24/7 availability via phone for consultation and basic direct care.

Case Management & Transitional Support

• Partner with ICM teams to address both medical and behavioral health needs in service planning.
• Deliver health education and coaching to individuals, families, and direct support staff to promote independence and wellness.
• Facilitate hospital discharge and community reintegration through CTI, ensuring continuity of medical, psychiatric, and social support.
• Coordinate follow-up care with primary care providers, specialists, and community-based resources.
• Serve as the clinical liaison among providers, families, and program staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and case conferences.
• Train and mentor direct support professionals (DSPs) on health-related tasks and emergency response.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with OPWDD, OMH, and DOH regulations.
• Current New York State RN license (unrestricted).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; background in IDD, behavioral health, crisis care, or community health preferred.
• Familiarity with OPWDD, OMH, and DOH nursing regulations and program requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Willing to travel throughout the Five Boroughs.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment.
• Valid driver’s license preferred (travel to multiple program sites may be required).
• Low Cost, Quality Medicalinsurance (Single & Family plans)
• Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Vision insurance
• Paid training
• 403(b)
• 403(b) match
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Health savings account
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Professional Development and hands on training by our Nurse Practitioner

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, partnership status, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, genetic information, or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply