Behavioral Health Nurse IDD

ViaQuest • Steubenville, OH

10d • $64,000 - $71,000

About The Position

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions provides individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, people with developmental disabilities, and people affected by extreme trauma. Nurses work with a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers, and psychiatrists to support client outcomes. The service area includes Steubenville, St. Clairsville, and Barnesville.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with no weekends. Pay is $23–$25 per hour for an LPN or $64,000–$71,000 per year for an RN.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental, and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
• Perform health care screenings and check vital signs.
• Administer injections and other medications as needed.
• Monitor and administer medication.
• Educate clients about pharmaceuticals.
• Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
• Perform case management duties, including coordinating community services.
• Assist clients in building skills in emotion, stress, and anger management, communication, and interpersonal relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training.
• Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
• Benefit package for full-time employees, including medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance and a 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed