Registered Nurse - Homeless Outreach Program - CTA 3
About The Position
Thresholds is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Homeless Outreach Program (HOP), providing medical and psychiatric support to clients in their communities. Through care planning, assessment, and implementation, the nurse supports clients’ growth and recovery and works closely with clinical teams, including consulting psychiatrists and medical doctors. The role also includes providing health education and training on topics relevant to clients’ overall well-being. HOP provides assertive outreach, linkage to primary and psychiatric care, and resource referrals to people experiencing homelessness alongside serious mental illnesses. The program aims to help clients access stable housing, recover, and regain their lives. Outreach workers serve clients in the community in varied weather and conditions. Thresholds offers a collaborative and supportive environment, training, professional development, and clinical supervision, including opportunities to develop skills in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based practices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license.
- Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Passion for mental health advocacy.
- Desire to provide compassionate care.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- Good writing skills.
- Strong time management and organization.
- Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to a personal car.
- Willingness to provide transportation to clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical and psychiatric support to clients in their communities.
- Develop and implement care plans and assess client needs.
- Work with clinical teams, including consulting psychiatrists and medical doctors.
- Provide health education and training on topics relevant to clients’ overall well-being.
- Provide outreach, link clients to primary and psychiatric care, and refer them to resources.
- Provide transportation to clients.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $87,000–$97,000 annually, based on education and experience.
- Generous paid time off: 9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, and 15–22 personal and vacation days.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Choice of 4 medical insurance plans.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Cell phone reimbursement up to $50 per month.
- Public service loan forgiveness.
- Nursing continuing education units (CEUs) at no cost.
- Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal.
- Training, professional development, and nurse supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
