Team Lead Psychiatric RN

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Trenton in Trenton, NJ seeks a RN Team Leader to coordinate outpatient behavioral health and nursing services. You will guide a nursing team, manage daily operations, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care. Requires BSN, RN license, 2+ years of relevant experience, and CPR/BLS.

40-hour week, Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Salary range $80,000–$84,000 per year with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BSN degree and RN licensure with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of medications and crisis intervention practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care and case management.
• Administer and monitor medications.
• Conduct medical and mental health assessments.
• Maintain consumer medical records.
• Provide medication education and counseling.

Skills

Crisis management

De-escalation

Psychiatric medications knowledge

Electronic Health Records

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

About the Organization Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Aff

Req Number MED-26-00018

Location IBHS Mercer - Guidance Clinic (Trenton, NJ)

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Number of Openings 1

Category Medical / Nursing

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of behavioral health and nursing, medical services designed to meet the wellness and recovery needs of the consumer. The RN Team Leader provides clinical leadership, nursing oversight, and care coordination within the outpatient mental health program. The Team Leader RN will guide nurses to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services. Responsibilities include managing daily nursing operations, coordinating crisis interventions, overseeing medication management protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct medical and/or mental health assessments and evaluations.
• Administer and monitor medications.
• Coordinate medical care and follow-up.
• Conduct home visits, sick visits and first-aid.
• Maintain consumer medical records.
• Provide medication education/nutritional counseling for consumers, families and staff.
• Consult with other program staff regarding consumer health issues and medication.
• Serve as liaison and advocate to community service providers for on-going, emergency and other forms of medical, mental health, crisis care, etc. for consumers
• Assists with completing and managing reports and billing for nursing services. Assists with coordinating referrals for transitions of care. Maintains accurate and up to date consumer records in accordance with agency standards, accreditation, and funding source requirements.
• Support nursing staff with implementation of training and education practices to reduce risk of medication errors. Complete any prior authorizations needed for consumer’s medications. Communicate/follow up with Pharmacy as needed Creates, review, and sign consumer treatment plans. Services provided in office with community visits as needed. Ensuring the timeliness of assessments.
• Case management services are to be provided as needed and may include community linkages, home based counseling, assistance in obtaining benefits and entitlements, referral and other client advocacy services.
• The Team Leader RN will guide a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence- based behavioral health services. Responsibilities include managing daily nursing operations, coordinating crisis interventions, overseeing medication management protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement process and specific quality initiatives for the program. Work as part of a team to provide services to consumers as needed. Performs all duties in a professional and ethical manner consistent with agency, licensing, Joint Commission, and professional standards.
• OTHER DUTIES: as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BSN, Licensed registered nurse + two years of experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS ABILITY

Computer literate, community intervention, crisis, de-escalation, knowledge of psychiatric medications, therapeutic techniques, foster collaborative team culture, navigate electronic health record and tracking clinical data

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED

CPR/BLS

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

none

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Weekly Work Hours 40 hrs

Proposed Salary 80,000 - 84,000

Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

This position is currently accepting applications.