Behavioral Healthcare Psychiatric Nurse
About The Position
Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse to provide professional nursing services for the Behavioral Health Care (BHC) Division. The BHC Division provides outpatient psychiatric services including health and wellness assessments, education and targeted intervention to seriously mentally ill adults and their families. The employee will be a collaborating member of a team which includes a physician, case managers, mental health therapists, and coordinated service providers. The Psychiatric Nurse will provide clinical nursing care with specific consideration of external factors impacting the client's overall health condition. They will also receive cross training to serve in Behavioral Health Care programs including Adult Outpatient Services, Clarendon House Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day program, Child and Family Services Program, Same Day Access, and Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) clinic.
Requirements
- Thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.
- Possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Possess a Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
- Possess at least two years of experience in psychiatric nursing or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing services for the Behavioral Health Care (BHC) Division.
- Provide outpatient psychiatric services including health and wellness assessments, education and targeted intervention to seriously mentally ill adults and their families.
- Provide clinical nursing care with specific consideration of external factors impacting the client's overall health condition.
- Receive cross training to serve in Behavioral Health Care programs including Adult Outpatient Services, Clarendon House Psychosocial Rehabilitation Day program, Child and Family Services Program, Same Day Access, and Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) clinic.
Benefits
- $2,500.00 gross signing bonus at hire
- $2,500.00 gross bonus at the completion of the probationary period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
