GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides psychosocial rehabilitative services to adult individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a 24/7 facility. Other services and coordination of services include: medication training and supports, supported housing and employment services, co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders (COPSD), and crisis response and intervention. The Crisis Center RN provides evidenced based services to assist individuals in maintaining or improving their ability to function in the community and work towards their recovery goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Long- Acting Injectable Antipsychotics Management
• Medication Training and Education
• Provide Service Coordination and Outreach & Engagement Activities to individuals at the Crisis Center including completion of needs assessment, individualized recovery planning, referral to appropriate services, monitoring of needs, and community engagement.
• Provide crisis services and problem solving assistance to persons on caseload.
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Provide treatment per program guidelines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Must have at least one year of Mental Health Nursing experience.
• Must have valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Two years of inpatient nursing is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of community resources, of case management principles, objectives, standards, methods, and of program policies and procedures.
• Be able to complete detailed, yet concise progress notes on all services provided during the sessions;
• Have the knowledge and experience in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, to communicate effectively and to train others.
• Have the knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect clients with appropriate services;
• Ability to write clearly and professionally;
• Have the ability to think clearly and logically, in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
• Working knowledge of Behavioral Health medications (antipsychotics, antidepressants, psychotropic agents, and mood stabilizers, and anticonvulsants)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Licensure in the State of Texas as an RN
• Have a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass criminal history and driving records check.

OTHER INFORMATION

Salary: $35 - $39 per hour

Shifts Available: 6pm - 6am

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, FSA, 401(k), voluntary benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness (EI), and Holidays.

If interested please complete an online application at LifePath Systems Job Openings and attach your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifePath Systems is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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