Mental Health RN

20 hourly

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen

The Nurse (RN) for the Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional Aged Youth (ACT TAY) Team is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation and support services for individuals in Assertive Community Treatment services.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who get ACT services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services, but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT team members are trained in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, and supported employment so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. This is a Full-time, benefit eligible position.

Collaborate with the client and treatment team in developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans; providing individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as clients' needs change, educating and supporting clients' families, and advocating for clients' rights and preferences
* Take the lead role or participate in providing medication administration and medical services
* Provide education, training, and coaching on medications, mental illnesses, and co-occurring health illnesses to clients and ACT
* Participate in and conduct parts of the client-centered comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status and diagnosis, physical and dental health; and family structure and relationships
* Attend daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings, and weekly supervision.
* Complete all required documentation, according to agency policy, which includes but is not limited to: Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime, evening and weekend hours
* Accompany clients, when necessary, to medical appointments to assist with communication and understanding of client's illness, medication, and/or procedures
* Work to help complete prior authorizations and coordinate medical appointments
* Consult with ACT team regarding client health and medication issues
* Ensure the proper storage and administration of medications (including injections) in accordance with the Medication Dispensation, Sample, and Patient Assistance Program Policies
* WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

* Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials
* Associate's degree in nursing required

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

* [Tuition reimbursement
* Scholarship program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid time off & Paid Holidays
* We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.