Registered Nurse

Company: THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC
Location: Warwick
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY: To provide clinical mental health services, both psychotherapy and nursing services along with consultation to staff and community agencies.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments;
• Utilize comprehensive nursing assessments, plans, interventions and evaluations in direct client care.
• Monitor medication and administer injections with strict adherence to Center policy and procedure. Adjust monthly medication log according to doctor's medication orders.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen; assist in community networking and education.
• Provide intake/assessment services and ongoing short term case management and psychotherapy services to adult outpatients;
• Consult/liaison with psychiatrist and/or medical doctors and other treatment staff;
• Provide individual, couple, family or group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Provide referral consultation and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency and mental health.
• Provide chemical dependency and mental health consultation, education and training to agency personnel.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and document services consistent with Center standards and/or insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with other providers, agencies and individuals in the client's network of care.
  • Provide education, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills.
  • Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
  • Coordinate services within the Center as needed.
  • Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in the Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum (2) year experience in in a mental health setting working with clients with disabilities preferred. Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred. Basic computer literacy skills are necessary.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Rhode Island registered nursing license required; Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.BENEFITS:Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.If you are excited to join Thrive Behavioral Health, go to https://www.thrivebhri.org/job-opportunities to learn more about our career opportunities.www.thrivebhri.orgNo Phone CallsEEO/VET Employer

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