Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Finger Lakes Community Health•City of Geneva, NY

2d•$38 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities, and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) serves as a core member of the collaborative care team, which includes the patient’s medical provider, counselor, and psychiatric provider. This position promotes patient-centered care through education, coordination, and follow-up for individuals with mental health and substance use needs.

Requirements

A current, unrestricted NYS Registered Nurse License is required
CPR certification required (can be provided)
3+ years in a healthcare or customer service setting, acting as a subject matter expert and operating independently required.
The ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are required
A valid government-issued photo identification document is required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Behavioral Health preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned caseload, collaborating with medical and behavioral health providers.
Facilitate engagement, follow-up, and referrals for patients requiring specialty or higher levels of care.
Monitor progress and ensure continuity of care through communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in case reviews and team consultations to address complex or high-risk patients.
Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance use disorders.
Provide education on behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and available community resources.
Deliver brief, evidence-based behavioral interventions such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment, or motivational interviewing as appropriate.
Monitor treatment response and assess for symptom changes, medication side effects, and adherence through in-person or telephonic follow-up.
Support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers by monitoring adherence, effectiveness, and side effects.
Effectively engage patients in therapeutic relationships to support ongoing treatment and recovery.
Serve as the coordinator for the Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) program, collaborating closely with prescribers and counselors.
Obtain and observe urine drug screens as required during patient appointments.
Ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care for all MAT patients.
Chart services in patient record including but not limited to: Referrals, medications, vaccinations, injections, screenings, lab orders/results, patient care goals, patient history, vitals
Audit progress notes to ensure all patient history and vital signs have been taken and noted by nursing staff
Chart and lock notes within timely manner in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures
Address telephone encounters, actions, and referrals in the electronic health record system in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.