Nurse

RSS currently has an opening for an experienced Nurse (LPN or RN) to play an important role in an innovative team working in collaboration with the hospital system (Albany Medical Center). Our new Critical Time Intervention (CTI) program will connect complex individuals, who experience frequent ED visits and/or admissions, to the resources needed for long-term stability.

The multi-disciplinary CTI team will consist of a Team Leader, a Licensed Clinician, 4 Care Managers, and either an LPN or Registered Nurse. The team will support program participants in the community through the application of the highly acclaimed, Critical Time Intervention, evidence-based, model of care.

The Nurses' role will involve outreach to individuals in the ED, on inpatient units and post-discharge. The qualified candidate will carry a caseload, provide CTI work as well as address medical needs. They will be responsible for basic health and medical needs within their scope of practice, coordinating health care with community medical providers, rehabilitation, education and support services.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of complex medical issues related to mental health and substance use preferred
• Work experience in community mental health a plus
• Experience working in the hospital system a plus
• Experience working with complex and homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use and related resources a plus
• Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff
• Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports
• Computer proficiency and good documentation skills.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• NYS Driver's License (Required)
• RN License (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person