Nurse - CCBHC New Mexico ALB

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides integrated, person-centered nursing care within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This role supports individuals with mental health and substance use disorders through assessment, coordination of care, medication support, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. As part of the CCBHC model, the RN plays a key role in delivering whole-person care, including behavioral health, physical health monitoring, and crisis response services.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (LPN/RN) license in the State of New Mexico
Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or community health preferred
Knowledge of psychiatric medications and co-occurring disorders
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
Strong communication and documentation skills
Must demonstrate specific additional training or experience in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior and the administration of psychiatric medication.
Must be knowledgeable of psychotropic side effects and how evaluate for them (i.e. AIMS, observation).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a CCBHC or integrated care setting
Familiarity with crisis intervention or mobile crisis services
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including physical and behavioral health screenings
Monitor and document vital signs, medication adherence, and overall health status
Administer medications and support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as applicable
Collaborate with providers (psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, care coordinators) to support integrated treatment planning
Provide patient education on medications, diagnoses, and wellness strategies
Participate in crisis intervention and stabilization efforts, including coordination with mobile crisis teams
Support care coordination with hospitals, primary care providers, and community resources
Assist with intake, risk assessments, and ongoing clinical documentation
Ensure compliance with CCBHC standards, state regulations, and organizational policies
Demonstrating the ability to engage and develop rapport with individuals presenting with a variety of symptoms/presentations.
Providing services that are person-centered, culturally relevant, and are non-judgmental and welcoming to divers populations.
Documenting all services provided within expected time frames, meets service definitions and regulatory standards, is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.
Demonstrating excellent organizational skills and effective use of time management.
Participating in and completing all required training courses in an accurate and timely manner.
Participate in on-call nursing support.
Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.
Deliver services aligned with a whole-person, trauma-informed care model
Participate in care coordination across multiple systems (medical, behavioral, social services)
Contribute to reduced wait times and increased access to services
Provide care regardless of a client’s ability to pay or insurance status