Team Psychiatric Nurse (RN) - PACT (Missoula, MT)

Aware•Missoula, MT

About The Position

AWARE is seeking a PACT team psychiatric nurse (RN) in Missoula, Montana. The role supports adults, children, and families in becoming active members of their communities while focusing on personal growth. The nurse provides compassionate, person-centered care and works collaboratively with clients, families, guardians, significant others, agency staff, and community providers. The position is full-time and starts at $40.00 per hour.

Requirements

Relevant associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Montana State RN license.
One year of relevant work experience.
One year of supervisory and management experience.
Knowledge of psychiatric nursing service models.
Valid Montana driver's license and clean driving record.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding, and to maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and the community.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
As a condition of continued employment, the PACT Team Lead must work in good faith toward obtaining the specific professional license and/or certification required by applicable state, federal, and other governing boards.

Responsibilities

Identify individual needs through in-person contact with individuals, families, guardians, and significant others.
Ensure individuals understand their confidentiality rights and the limits of confidentiality.
Ensure individuals understand their rights as recipients of mental health services, including informed consent and the risks and benefits of treatment.
Provide case management, including intake, assessment, service plan development, service linkage and coordination, advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation.
Assist individuals with the Individual Support Planning process and identifying unmet needs.
Participate in crisis intervention services.
Provide supportive counseling and problem-solving assistance to help individuals develop and maintain supports for managing their illness.
Complete and maintain required clinical and administrative documentation.
Represent the agency in coordinating service plans with community providers.
Participate in and, as needed, lead individual-centered interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Schedule and lead case reviews in accordance with clinical policies.
Participate in a unit team and provide team coverage.