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RHA Health Services

ACT Community Based Nurse Practitioner

RHA Health Services, Forest City, North Carolina, United States, 28043


We are hiring for:ACT Community Based Nurse PractitionerType:Credentialed

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Responsible for managing psychotropic medications for the people served by the ACT Team of RHA. Duties include initial Psychiatric Evaluation of client and subsequent follow up visits for medication evaluation and management.The RHA ACT Team serves the communities of Rutherford and McDowell Counties with an office based in Forest City, NC

Pay rate : Negotiable based on experience and certifications

Schedule : we are hiring for 8-16 hours per week on site and in the community, schedule is flexible

Education and/or Experience:Must be licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantMust be certified at the national level by American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Nurse PractitionerBe familiar with standards of practice for position and regulationsPreferred 3 years experience working in behavioral health care.Required trainingValid driver's license (this is a condition of employment) including personal vehicle insurance coverage.Requires a certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant and experience working with the population supported. Relies on experience, knowledge, and judgment to provide services with limited supervision and directionWhy Should You Apply?

Ability to help others and make a differencePsychiatric RN as part of the team's treatmentWhole person care with specialists in housing, vocation, peer support, substance use and counseling on the team.Full EMR and Microsoft Teams environmentAbility to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience, meaningful days, participated in the community, and live more independently.A great deal of on-the-job training and clinical supervision provides the opportunity to grow clinically.This is a great opportunity to work in a positive environment with a seasoned group of healthcare professionals to make a difference in people's lives.Flexible hours and days to accommodate private practice or other employmentResponsibilities:

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedications Management for adults with serious and persistent mental illness along with co-occurring disordersMost sessions/visits are conducted in the communityProvide clinical oversight in conjunction with a licensed team leader to a team of multidisciplinary professionalsWork in collaboration with not only other RHA staff but health care professionals in the community.#HPBH

Pre-employment screening:

Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv:

early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!Paid Time Off

(full-time employees only)Health/Insurance

(full-time employees only)401(k) retirement

savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes

(for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.