Behavioral Health Psych RN

Position : Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health)\n\nCompensation & Schedule : \n

• Pay Rate : $38.50 - $43.25 per hour.\n
• Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm (Some Flexibility)\n
• Community Hours : Approximately 8-14 hours per week spent in the field, with the remainder of client visits conducted in the clinic.\n\nRole Overview : \n\nWe are seeking two full-time Psychiatric Registered Nurses to provide essential psychiatric care through both community outreach and clinic-based services. One position will focus on a general client population, while the second will work specifically with clients aged 55 and older as part of a grant-funded initiative. These roles require compassionate professionals with experience in psychiatric nursing and a strong commitment to serving diverse and elderly populations.\n\nWhy You'll Love This Role : \n
• Meaningful Impact : Make a direct difference in clients' mental health and overall well-being through community-based psychiatric care.\n
• Collaborative Visits : Always conduct community visits with a community support worker, ensuring safety and teamwork.\n
• Comprehensive Benefits : Excellent benefits package offered for long-term stability.\n
• Path to Permanent Placement : Contract-to-hire model, providing an opportunity for direct hire once mutual fit is confirmed.\n
• Behavioral Health Focus : Work within a dedicated, behavioral-health-focused environment.\n
• Diverse Client Experience : Gain experience with a range of populations, including clients over 55 through the specialized grant program.\n\nKey Responsibilities : \n
• Conduct home visits and community outreach for medication administration and client check-ins.\n
• Provide ongoing psychiatric care, assess client needs, and make referrals to additional services as needed.\n
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all client interactions.\n
• Focus on older adult populations (for the grant-based position) while providing tailored psychiatric support.\n
• Collaborate with community support workers for all community visits, particularly for ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) clients.\n
• Spend approximately 8-14 hours per week on community visits, with most clients seen in a clinical setting.\n\nQualifications : \n\nRequired : \n
• Active RN license in Washington, DC.\n
• 1-2 years of nursing experience (3+ years preferred).\n
• Prior psychiatric RN experience, ideally with ACT programs.\n
• Experience with elderly populations and strong ability to navigate behavioral health needs.\n
• BSN not required.\n\nPreferred : \n
• 3+ years of psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience.\n
• Background in skilled nursing facilities or assisted living.\n\nSoft Skills & Attributes : \n
• Compassionate and community-focused, with exceptional patience and empathy.\n
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building trust with clients and families.\n
• Adaptability in managing varied client needs and changing environments.\n
• Collaborative mindset, especially when partnering with community support staff.\n
• Inquisitive and proactive in problem-solving.\n\nInterview Process : \n
• In-office interview followed by a shadow day (lasting several hours) to observe operations and expectations.\n\nWe will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).\n\nThis position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.