CCBHC Registered Nurse - Bilingual (Spanish/English)

The Child Center of NY•New York, NY

16d

About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. CCBHC Registered Nurse - Bilingual (Spanish/English) The Child Center of NY has recently started a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) through OMH. The CCBHC is to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care. All CCBHCs are required to serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age. The Child Center of NY is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The nurse will play a key role in ensuring and providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. This position will involve collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote wellness, administer treatments, and provide education on behavioral health conditions. This position may involve supervising other nursing staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
Active RN license in the state of New York
Language other than English: Spanish
Training and experience working with people of all ages in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment settings
CPR/BLS certification required.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities
Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups
Excellent time management, phone, and face-to-face engagement skills
Proficient in computer skills

Nice To Haves

Certification in Psychiatric Nursing
Familiarity with trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention techniques preferred

Responsibilities

Assess clients need of a physical exam and conduct health assessments, including, but not limited to, communicable diseases, tobacco use, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and screenings for medical and behavioral health conditions
Coordinate medical care, including providing referrals to community medical providers, scheduling appointments, and liaising with external providers to obtain patients' records
Conduct metabolic monitoring (i.e. blood pressure, weight and body mass index)
Obtain and ensure processing of lab work for patients drawn both internally and externally
Administer medications, including injectable psychotropic medications, following prescribed guidelines and safety protocols
Provide basic first aid and manage medical emergencies and crisis situations appropriately
Monitor and document patient responses to treatment and medications, reporting concerns to the prescribing provider and treatment team
Provide patient education/counseling, both individually and in groups, regarding medications, chronic conditions, behavioral health diagnoses healthy eating, exercise and fitness, family planning, safe sex practices, harm reduction strategies for substance use, and general wellness
Engage in outreach and follow-up to promote patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans
Support crisis intervention efforts, including de-escalation and collaboration with emergency services when necessary
Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure patients have timely access to prescribed treatments
Perform and submit prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and other treatment services, including reviewing denials and obtaining additional information that could alter the initial decision
Collaborate with psychiatric providers, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in care team meetings, case consultations, and treatment planning discussions
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as CCBHC quality and reporting standards
Fulfilling other responsibilities that may emerge