Description

Be a part of a dedicated and compassionate that strives to provide the best care to local community members who are impacted by chronic homelessness and mental health issues. As a Behavioral Health Care Partners - Nurse, you will play a crucial role in the assessment, treatment, and support of patients with mental health disorders. You will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, care coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. 

What You Will be Doing as a Behavioral Health Nurse...

· Collaborate with treatment team (including collateral) to prepare necessary information to complete medication reconciliation, including but not limited to: obtaining medication lists, discharge summaries and other documentations as necessary, entering that information into the electronic health record.

· Communicate directly with enrollees via telephonic, electronic ways and/or face-to-face and document all activities as required in the EHR system.

· Perform comprehensive assessment reviews, and treatment plan / care plan reviews and sign off on them as part of the MDT. 

· Request medical records from PCP, higher level of care and other collaterals, and follow up on the requests to ensure that the MDT gets the record.

· Adjust medication list when needed. 

Schedule: Flexible, hours will be 16-20 hours per week

Important Health and Wellness Benefits which Begin First Day of Employment

•Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance 

•Eye-Med Vision Benefits 

•Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

•Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

•Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

•35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

•Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

•Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness 

•Mileage reimbursement

•Extensive Training Program including CEU’s.

•Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

•Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred.

· Valid Massachusetts Registered Nursing License.

· 2 years of experience working with mental health and substance use disorders.

· Proficiency in communication technologies (email, writing skills, cell phone, etc.).

· Has knowledge of mental disorders (including SUD, COD, SMI, SED) and physical illnesses, and has knowledge of procedures and treatment, related medications, acuity vs. chronicity, effect on normal growth and development. 

· Has demonstrated competency in age specific behaviors, cultures, effects of illness as well as family member’s illness on age-related development. 

· Highly organized with the ability to keep accurate notes and records.

· Experience with EMR systems and experience working with multidisciplinary team (MDT). 

· Has reliable transportation and valid MA driving license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance.

· Experience with transitions of care and familiarity with system of care. 

· Has knowledge of resources for SDOH, and able to advocate / negotiate systems for and with enrollees. 

· Advanced crisis intervention/treatment/management skills preferred.

· Has strong organizational and communication skills.

· Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Contact Information:

857-374-5669

recruitment@baystatecs.org