Behavioral Health Nurse

Overview

Behavioral Health Nurse will work with our Intensive Outpatient clients in a welcoming, empathic, hopeful attitude towards addiction and supports a philosophy of recovery and relapse prevention. Engages and welcomes clients in ways that will convey respect for diversity in a culturally appropriate way. Demonstrates high professional / ethical standards and works well with others as part of the treatment team. Understanding of the population and provides clients with the tools for low risk of relapsing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments to develop nursing diagnoses and care plans.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and individual counseling.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, treatments, and coping strategies.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to coordinate care.
• Administer medication and monitor patients for side effects.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients in distress.
• Perform discharge planning to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
• Keep detailed records of patients’ symptoms, progress, and treatment.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and best interests
• Identify risk factors and warning signs for suicide and other self-destructive behaviors.
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills :