Senior Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Barrington (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Barrington, NH seeks a Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care for adults and adolescents. The role requires leading care plans, medications management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

You will educate families, support discharge planning, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards, safety, and high-quality documentation in the EHR.

Qualifications

• RN with psychiatric/behavioral health competency.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and apply evidence-based care.
• Strong clinical judgment for crisis management and medication monitoring.
• Effective communication and leadership to support staff and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor response and side effects.
• Lead de-escalation strategies and crisis interventions.
• Coach and mentor unit staff; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and clinical standards.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
• Educate families and support discharge planning and community linkages.

Skills

Psychiatric/behavioral health

Comprehensive assessments

Clinical judgment

Communication & leadership

EHR documentation & regulatory

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Senior Mental Health Program Registered Nurse

provides compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care for adult and adolescent patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on clinical findings.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response and side effects.
• Lead de-escalation strategies and crisis interventions to support safe outcomes.
• Coach and mentor unit staff; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams during rounds.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and clinical standards.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EHR.
• Educate families, support discharge planning, and connect patients with appropriate community resources.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with strong psychiatric/behavioral health competencies.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments and apply evidence-based care.
• Strong clinical judgment for crisis management, de-escalation, and medication monitoring.
• Effective communication and leadership to support staff and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Detail-oriented EHR documentation and commitment to regulatory compliance.