Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Registered Nurse
About The Position
Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Registered Nurse to deliver medical and psychiatric care to individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system. The role includes medication management, health monitoring, crisis intervention, and care coordination, working closely with law enforcement, courts, probation/parole, and correctional healthcare providers to support continuity of care and community reintegration. The position emphasizes forensic treatment planning, risk assessment, and collaboration with the legal system. The nurse conducts health assessments and screenings, provides health education, supports treatment adherence, contributes medical input to multidisciplinary team meetings, and documents care in accordance with regulatory standards. The role also supports people transitioning from incarceration to community-based services. Carolina Outreach describes its approach as supporting clinicians with manageable caseloads and flexibility to shape their schedules. The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, is full-time, and has a stated compensation of $75,000.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in North Carolina.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire.
- CPR/First Aid certification required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatry, or correctional nursing.
- Knowledge of criminal justice system processes, forensic risk assessment, and reentry planning.
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Responsibilities
- Provide care and manage medications for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- Administer and monitor medications, provide health education, and support adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Conduct health assessments and screenings to identify physical and psychiatric needs requiring medical or clinical intervention.
- Monitor clients’ health and respond to mental health or other urgent crises, including crisis intervention.
- Coordinate medical and psychiatric care with law enforcement, courts, probation/parole, correctional services, and behavioral health partners.
- Support reentry and continuity of care for individuals transitioning from incarceration to community-based services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, providing medical input and crisis support.
- Document care in accordance with regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage through Anthem.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Two dental plan options through Delta Dental.
- Vision plan through EyeMed.
- Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for childcare expenses.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs.
- Financial planning and education services at no cost.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.
- Educational assistance, subject to eligibility.
- Licensure Residency Program for full-time clinical staff.
- Advancement and career development opportunities.
- Flexible schedule and support to maintain a steady caseload.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
