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

Aware Inc.•Missoula, MT

About The Position

AWARE is seeking a PACT team psychiatric nurse (RN) in Missoula, Montana. The nurse provides care and support to adults, children, and families, helping clients grow and become active members of their communities. The role involves identifying individual needs, providing case management and crisis support, coordinating services with community providers, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams. The position is full-time and starts at $40.00 per hour.

Requirements

Relevant associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and an applicable nursing license, including a 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 diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
As a condition of continued employment, the PACT Team Lead must work in good faith toward securing 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 treatment risks and benefits.
Conduct case management activities, including intake, assessment, service plan development, linking and coordinating services, service advocacy, and monitoring and evaluating services.
Assist individuals with the Individual Support Planning process and identification of unmet needs.
Participate in crisis intervention services with individuals.
Provide supportive counseling or problem-solving activities to help individuals develop and maintain supports needed to manage their illness.
Complete and maintain required clinical and administrative documentation.
Represent the agency in coordinating service plans with other community providers.
Participate in and, as necessary, lead individual-centered interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Schedule and lead case reviews according to clinical policies.
Participate in a unit team and provide team coverage.