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 role supports adults, children, and families in becoming active members of their communities while focusing on personal growth. The nurse provides compassionate, community-based care and works with clients, families, and other providers to coordinate services and support treatment. The position starts at $40.00 per hour and is full-time.

Requirements

Relevant associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, 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.
General skill in exercising independent judgment, tact, patience, and understanding.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, other 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 assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
As a condition of continued employment, the PACT Team Lead must in good faith work toward securing the specific professional license and/or certification required by state and federal governing boards and other certification 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.
Engage in case management activities, including intake, assessment, service plan development, linking and coordinating services, service advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation.
Assist individuals in the Individual Support Planning process and identify unmet needs.
Participate in crisis intervention services with individuals.
Provide supportive counseling or problem-solving activities to help individuals develop and maintain supports necessary to manage their illness.
Complete and ensure maintenance of 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.