Registered Nurse - Homeless Outreach Program - CTA 3

Thresholds • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Thresholds is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Homeless Outreach Program (HOP), providing medical and psychiatric support to clients in their communities. The nurse contributes to clients’ growth and recovery through care planning, assessment, and implementation, and works closely with clinical teams, including consulting psychiatrists and medical doctors. The role also includes health education and training on topics relevant to clients’ overall wellbeing.

HOP provides assertive outreach, linkage to primary and psychiatric care, and resource referrals to people experiencing homelessness alongside serious mental illnesses. The program’s goal is to help people access stable housing and recover. Services are delivered in the community, where outreach workers operate in varied weather and conditions. The role offers a collaborative, supportive work environment, training and professional development, nurse supervision, and 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., with rare weekend and evening appointments. The position requires a valid driver’s license, current car insurance, daily access to a personal car, and willingness to transport clients.

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 and current car insurance.
• Daily access to a personal car.
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and psychiatric support to clients in their communities.
• Contribute to client care planning, assessment, and implementation.
• Work with clinical teams, including consulting psychiatrists and medical doctors.
• Provide health education and training on topics relevant to clients’ wellbeing.
• Support assertive outreach, connection to primary and psychiatric care, and referrals to resources.
• Provide transportation to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary of $87,000–$97,000, based on education and experience.
• Paid time off: 9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, and 15–22 days of personal and vacation time.
• 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 and professional development, including nurse supervision.

What This Job Offers

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