Registered Nurse for our Act Team at Post Rd

Thrive Behavioral Health•Warwick, RI

76d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community. This role provides clinical mental health services, both psychotherapy and nursing services along with consultation to staff and community agencies. The schedule is Monday-Friday, First Shift, located in Warwick, RI. The salary starts at $80,000, depending on experience. Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in the Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum (2) year experience in a mental health setting working with clients with disabilities preferred.
Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.
Basic computer literacy skills are necessary
Rhode Island registered nursing license required.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Nice To Haves

Minimum (2) year experience in a mental health setting working with clients with disabilities preferred.
Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing assessments; Utilize comprehensive nursing assessments, plans, interventions and evaluations in direct client care.
Monitor medication and administer injections with strict adherence to Thrive policy and procedure.
Adjust monthly medication log according to doctor’s medication orders.
Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen; assist in community networking and education.
Provide intake/assessment services and ongoing short term case management and psychotherapy services to adult outpatients.
Consult/liaison with psychiatrist and/or medical doctors and other treatment staff.
Provide individual, couple, family or group counseling.
Provide crisis intervention.
Provide referral consultation and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency and mental health.
Provide chemical dependency and mental health consultation, education and training to Thrive personnel.
Develop and implement treatment plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards and/or insurance requirements.
Collaborate with other providers, agencies and individuals in the client's network of care.
Provide education, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills.
Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
Coordinate services within Thrive as needed.
Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.
Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage at all time.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team members are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, per BHDDH regulations.
Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.