Psychiatric Nurse

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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse with the passion and desire to be part of a cohesive team which provides community-based services to the Arlington Community. This position will serve on the Assertive and Community Treatment (ACT) team. This grant-funded position will take part in providing crisis intervention, substance use treatment, intensive case management, and individual and group treatment services to adults who have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The employee will work under the direction of the team Psychiatrist and program manager and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that provides services both out in the community and in a clinic setting.

Major Job Duties: 

• Overseeing medication administration and medical services provided to clients;
• Providing case management services, including development of treatment goals, education, and rehabilitation plans;
• Coordinating, scheduling, and administering medical assessments of clients’ physical health;
• Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, including history, functioning, and service needs;
• Coordinating psychiatric treatment with medical providers and referring clients to community physicians for additional assessment and care;
• Performing ongoing assessments of activities of daily living (ADLs) and providing problem-solving, skill training, and supervision to support client independence;
• Providing side-by-side support and coaching to promote socialization; and
• Organizing and leading individual and group social and recreational activities to support skill development.

The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills and experience with sensitive information both orally and in writing; the ability to assess risk; and experience making decisions regarding critical issues of care.

• Interpersonal Skills
• Mental and Physical Evaluations
• Problem Solving
• Reading and Writing