Senior Registered Nurse Lead - Mental Health MAT Programs

Mental Health Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide operational nursing oversight and direct client care in a program focused on behavioral health. This role includes medication administration, symptom assessment, and crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to clinical duties, you will participate in program leadership, ensure documentation accuracy, coordinate labs, and support on-call coverage, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in California.
• Valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance per contract.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance abuse services preferred.
• Cultural competency; bilingual a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Responsibilities

• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, crisis intervention, and targeted case management.
• Accurate and timely documentation to meet billable requirements for direct client services.
• Collaborate with the treatment team on medication coaching, administration, and treatment plans; respond to medical emergencies.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication; coordinate lab work.
• Oversee nursing policies, procedures, audits and liaison with program psychiatrist.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as needed; maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend program meetings and assist Program Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Act as part of the leadership team and transport clients when required; support MAT clients in SUD program.

Skills

Nursing license

Cultural competency

Documentation

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

TURN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide operational nursing oversight and direct client care in a program focused on behavioral health. This role includes medication administration, symptom assessment, and crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to clinical duties, you will participate in program leadership, ensure documentation accuracy, coordinate labs, and support on-call coverage, with a focus on patient-centered care.