RN - CCBHC (Float)

Access: Supports for Living•Middletown, NY

1d•$45 - $45

About The Position

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services across all Access: Supports for Living Behavioral Health programs in Orange County, Ulster County, and Dutchess County including Behavioral Health Urgent Care, Outpatient Clinic, PROS, and OASAS-certified programs. This role supports individuals across the lifespan with mental health and substance use treatment needs by delivering nursing assessment, triage, medication administration, care coordination, and health education in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team. The RN serves as a clinical resource to staff, supports regulatory compliance, and ensures continuity of care from initial access through ongoing treatment. This role offers qualified professionals hands-on experience, training, and clinical supervision in a variety of evidence-based practices.

Requirements

NY State RN License and minimum 1 year experience
Experience working with diverse populations and crisis intervention
Commitment to customer service excellence and a warm and engaging presence
Computer skills and experience working with electronic medical records
Weekend rotation hours required.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric and Substance use disorder experience is a plus
Experience working with people diagnosed with I/DD is a plus
Bilingual English and Spanish speaking is a plus

Responsibilities

Assesses and triages clients appropriately based on their acuity
Conducts assessments through interviews with clients and relatives to gather case history.
Provides general nursing care to the clients in accordance with the nursing standards.
Consults with psychiatric providers and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment options.
Obtains vital signs and collects specimen for substance use screening and medication compliance as ordered by psychiatric providers
Provides counseling and support around high risk behavior and communicable disease screening/treatment for clients receiving substance use disorder treatment
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with the nursing standards.
Assesses, observes, records and reports client’s condition and reaction to treatment to the team.
Educates client/family about procedures, medications, nutritional maintenance of health and wellness.
Acts as client advocate.
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and clients.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team in planning the care of the client and discharge planning including follow-up and outreach after discharge.
Maintains examination/medication rooms for necessary supplies and equipment.