Psychiatric Nurse

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse to join a cohesive team providing community-based services to the Arlington Community. This position will serve on the Assertive and Community Treatment (ACT) team. This grant-funded position will provide crisis intervention, substance use treatment, intensive case management, and individual and group treatment services to adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The employee will work under the direction of the team Psychiatrist and program manager, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver services in the community and clinic settings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Considerable experience providing nursing care in a psychiatric setting serving clients with mental health, substance abuse or developmental disabilities
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or by endorsement from another state to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional- Adult (QMHP-A) or a Licensed Mental Health Provider (LMHP) per the Virginia Board of Counseling regulations within 60 days of hire
Possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record
Ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Experience performing technical nursing procedures
Experience administering treatment medications
Experience developing solutions to clinical operational concerns
ACT or similar experience providing community-based services
Case management with the severely mentally ill population
Participating on a multi-disciplinary team
Working with clients with dual diagnosis

Responsibilities

Overseeing medication administration and medical services provided to clients
Providing case management services, including development of treatment goals, education, and rehabilitation plans
Coordinating, scheduling, and administering medical assessments of clients’ physical health
Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, including history, functioning, and service needs
Coordinating psychiatric treatment with medical providers and referring clients to community physicians for additional assessment and care
Performing ongoing assessments of activities of daily living (ADLs) and providing problem-solving, skill training, and supervision to support client independence
Providing side-by-side support and coaching to promote socialization
Organizing and leading individual and group social and recreational activities to support skill development