RN - ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT)

Description

OPPORTUNITY

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center (CMMHC) is seeking a proven leader to serve as the RN within our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in St Cloud. This position is responsible for managing the medication system; administering and documenting medication treatment in collaboration with the Psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS).

WHAT IS ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an intensive, non-residential mental health service for persons with serious mental illness. These individuals commonly experience multiple barriers to successful functioning, including co-occurring substance abuse or dependence, homelessness and unemployment. ACT teams help individuals treat and manage their mental illnesses and develop the skills they need for life in the community of their choice.

ACT services are :

• Provided by multidisciplinary team
• A blend of treatment, rehabilitation, therapeutic, and supportive services
• Directed to persons with a serious mental illness who require intensive services
• Offered on a time-unlimited basis and available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

WHY CMMHC?

For more than 60 years, CMMHC has provided comprehensive mental and chemical health services to residents of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright Counties. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental and chemical health issues. We offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Each day you will engage with our ACT clients, helping them to have purposeful and fulfilling lives. You will get to know the clients by assisting with treatment plans that are centered around a client's own personal strengths, needs, and aspirations for the future.

The duties may include but are not limited to :

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART