Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health

Easterseals PORT•Durham, NC

25d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Make a meaningful difference in your community. Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team . In this role, you’ll provide essential, community-based care to adults living with serious mental health and substance use challenges. This is not traditional facility-based nursing. It’s impactful, hands-on behavioral health work serving individuals where support matters most – in homes, shelters, and community settings. Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit and Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Your Role in Our Mission As an ACT Team RN, you will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering community-based behavioral health support. You’ll provide psychotropic medication management, holistic nursing assessments, care coordination, and crisis response — all aimed at helping individuals achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life. You will develop meaningful relationships with clients, support them through real-life challenges, and ensure seamless continuity of care across community environments. You’ll collaborate closely with psychiatrists, therapists, co-occurring disorder specialists, and other behavioral health professionals to deliver truly integrated care. Why Join Us? At Easterseals PORT Health, we invest in your growth, your well-being, and your ability to thrive in your career. You’ll join a mission-driven ACT Team that values collaboration, community engagement, and exceptional care delivery. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating on-call responsibilities. Community travel is required. We offer comprehensive benefits for benefits-eligible positions. Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 annually , based on experience Benefits include: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays 403(b) Retirement Plan Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance Mileage reimbursement Company-issued phone, laptop, and full IT support Employee Assistance Program Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina
Experience in behavioral health or mental health (preferred)
Comfort working in community-based settings
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance
Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building abilities

Nice To Haves

To be successful on the ACT Team, you should be compassionate, flexible, and comfortable providing care in diverse community environments.

Responsibilities

Administer and monitor psychotropic medications as prescribed
Conduct nursing assessments and track symptoms, side effects, and medical issues
Document all care and observations in the Welligent EMR
Partner with the team psychiatrist to update medication protocols and care plans
Participate in daily in-person ACT Team meetings to ensure coordinated, person-centered treatment
Provide crisis assessment and intervention as part of a rotating on-call schedule
Deliver nursing care in clients’ homes and community settings
Educate individuals on health management, wellness, and medication adherence
Advocate for client choice and connect individuals with needed community resources