Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Child and Family Guidance Center is recruiting a psychiatric Assertive Community Treatment Program- Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for our mental health North Texas clinics. This position requires traveling to different North Texas clinics. Responsible for providing medication training to mental health consumers in the Dallas/Collin County areas. Is required to work at different locations in Dallas and surrounding Cities. Provides rehabilitative services designed to assist individuals in achieving an optimal quality of life. The goals of rehabilitation services include increased management of mental health symptoms (symptom management), increased knowledge about medication, improved physical health, decreased psychiatric hospitalizations, and increased community tenure. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Medication and psychosocial rehabilitation training delivered to each client during their psychiatric appointment and other clinic visits.

Monitoring patients and communicating with healthcare team about patient progress and issues, medication refill requests or lab results and reporting lab results to the appropriate parties.

Independently develop and implement rehabilitative services, which are based on patient goals, medical necessity, and clinical judgment.

Monitor and maintain patient medication and appointments spreadsheet.

Tracking basic indicators of physical health such as lab work, weight and blood pressure.

Providing education on diagnosed mental health, medical issues and/or reported physical symptoms.

Administers medication injections for clients of Child and Family Guidance Center when due either in the clinic setting or in the community.

Required to attend ACT daily staffing meetings.

Perform client home visits as necessary.

Complete all required documentation per agency guidelines.

Ability to travel to different clinics throughout the week to assist in medication injections and patient care.

Receive and check in medications received from outside pharmacies.

Perform medical triage of clients when indicated.

Assist and engage patients in navigating clinic and lab appointments

Works with insurance companies, pharmacies, and/or Patient Assistance Programs to ensure that clients get their medications as prescribed and in a timely manner.

Maintain inventory of medications held at clinic.

Required to participate in on-going staff development.

Will maintain cooperative working relationships with all agency staff and community partners.

Independently develop and implement rehabilitative services, which are based on consumer desires, medical necessity, and clinical judgment.

Provide consultation to vendor agencies with whom our agency contracts, as required.

Maintain client confidentiality.

Maintain case records and reports in accordance with agency procedures and procedures prescribed by contracts with vendor agencies.

Maintain all records in a timely and accurate manner.

Be familiar with the Policies and Procedures manual.

Prepare and present cases for review by supervisor, as required.

Maintain professional certification and/or licensure, when required.

Keep skills updated by utilizing professional literature and training events, when required.

Attend staff and individual meetings as required.

Perform duties without violating any ethical codes, state or federal codes or requirements.

Obey all cities, state or federal laws and rule and regulations.

Provide services according to the efficiency and profitability standards set (Includes a Benchmark expectation).

Make community aware of services of the agency; serve on task forces as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

Understanding of diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders and life adjustment problems.  Knowledge of treatment documentation, confidentiality and ethical guidelines for practice.  Knowledge/awareness of service agencies works in a community setting.  Expert knowledge of medications used in the treatment of mental illness.

Education & Experience:

   Able to work independently and use good judgment. Ability to relate to consumers, employees, and the general public in a professional manner. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to prioritize. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to adhere to articulated policy and procedures. Ability to go out on home visits required. Must work flexible schedule. 

Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and have licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Two (2) years of experience needed in a community setting with knowledge of rehabilitative techniques and community resources for chronically mental ill consumers with a focus on medication management

Required Skills & Abilities:  

Excellent phone, verbal, written and organizational skills

Ability to go on home visits as needed is required

Customer focus and strong active listening skills

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage time effectively

Proficient with using computers and basic office-based software

Able to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to ensure quality services to internal and external clients

Ability to be timely, dependable and reliable

Possesses computer skills with proficiency in data entry and keyboarding skills

Able to work in a high-volume and fast paced setting

Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with a team player

Perform job responsibilities without violating ethical, state or federal codes and

Physical Requirements:

Employee must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs (if an elevator is unavailable)

Must be able to frequently (up to 65% of the time) talk, listen and speak clearly in person and via telephone. 

Must be able to push, pull, life and/or carry up to 10lbs, in weight on occasion (up to 35%)

Other duties:

Other duties as assigned in Registered Nurse clinic role.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short term disability, Long term disability, Voluntary life, Accidental death & dismemberment, Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Legal & 401K 

Paid time off (vacation and sick time)

About Us:

A community leader since 1896, Child & Family Guidance Center takes a comprehensive approach to treating individuals with complex mental and behavioral health challenges throughout seven North Texas counties - Dallas, Collin, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. Since our establishment, we have been committed to providing quality, compassionate care to those in need. Today, we take immense pride in providing a wide range of comprehensive mental health services tailored to meet the unique needs of every North Texan.

At Child & Family Guidance Center, we believe everyone deserves access to quality care, so no one is ever turned away-regardless of their ability to pay. From initial assessment to ongoing care, our doctors and counselors are committed to helping tens of thousands of North Texans each year recover from trauma caused by abuse, severe neglect, and poverty-empowering them to thrive in their communities.