Mental Health RN

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Detox & Behavioral Health

Position Overview:
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) with a strong background in detoxification, withdrawal management, and behavioral health care to join our clinical team. This role is ideal for nurses who are confident working with patients experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in residential or inpatient treatment settings.

The RN will play a critical role in ensuring safe withdrawal management, medication administration, crisis intervention, and collaborative treatment planning within an interdisciplinary care model.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide nursing care for patients undergoing detox and withdrawal management

Utilize and document assessments using CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) and COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) protocols

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment

Safely administer and monitor medications, including withdrawal management and psychiatric medications

Monitor vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and behavioral health status

Respond to and support patients during medical or behavioral crises

Document all care in accordance with clinical, regulatory, and facility standards

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinical staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team

Educate patients on medications, withdrawal processes, and recovery support

Maintain a therapeutic, professional, and supportive environment for individuals in recovery

Required Qualifications:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

Experience in detox, withdrawal management, or substance use disorder treatment

Hands-on experience with CIWA and COWS protocols

Background in behavioral health, psychiatric, residential, or inpatient settings

Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills

Experience with medication administration in behavioral health or detox settings

Ability to remain calm and effective in crisis situations

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Familiarity with trauma-informed care

BLS/CPR certification

Job Requirements

Mental Health