TRC - Mental Health Outpatient - RN

REGISTERED NURSE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
RESPONSIBLE TO: Registered Nurse Supervisor, Behavioral Health

FUNCTION:
To provide for all aspects of psychiatric nursing care in the assigned behavioral health services
program(s) including treatment, support, advocacy and linkage to consumers within Behavioral Health
programming. To ensure currency of standards and effectiveness of treatment modalities through
ongoing assessments and documentation, health screenings, medication management program,
health/mental health related, individual/group treatment throughout Behavioral Health programming
needs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of the assessment and treatment of illness and disease; general knowledge
of mental illness and related symptomology; knowledge of or ability to learn behavioral health group
therapy techniques and strategies, including the ability and willingness to conduct behavioral health
group therapy sessions; the ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner both verbally and
in writing; must possess such qualities as self-direction, initiative, strong decision-making skills, the
ability to organize work and manage time efficiently, and the concepts of a team approach in caring for
an individual. Must possess adequate knowledge of computers, including willingness and ability to learn
and utilize electronic medical records-related programs and/or software. General knowledge of Infection
Control practices, as well as emergency and First Aid procedures. Must possess the ability to work well
with a variety of individuals, including clients, families, and others both within and outside of the
department and the organization. Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate
with the demands of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State Registered Professional Nurse License, or eligibility for New York State Licensure to
practice nursing as a Registered Professional Nurse. Psychiatric Registered Nurse, and/or professional
experience in a related behavioral health/chemical dependency field are strongly preferred.