ACT Psychiatric Nurse

Monadnock Family Services • Keene, NH

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About The Position

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a client-centered, recovery oriented mental health service delivery model. The ACT team Psychiatric Nurse is a member of the ACT multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the following: Providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist. The ACT Team nurse is also responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing a range of treatments including psychosocial rehabilitation. Will also provide support services to the ACT Team.

Requirements

• Master’s, B.A. or associate degree in nursing
• Must be licensed as a registered nurse
• Must have a strong commitment to the rights and ability of each person with severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment is essential.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which the team operates.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist.
• Conducting psychiatric assessments.
• Assessing physical health needs.
• Making appropriate referrals to community physicians.
• Providing a range of treatments including psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Providing support services to the ACT Team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree