Description

Based on Years of Experience

Min: $60,653

Mid: $71,000

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to all clients receiving ACT team services, including but not limited to; medication monitoring and documentation; delivering psychopharmacologic and medical services within the scope of practice of the individual’s license; service coordination, including working with the ACT team to monitor each individual’s clinical status and response to treatment; crisis assessment and intervention; symptom assessment and management; individual counseling and psychotherapy; substance abuse treatment; work-related services; activities of daily living services; social, interpersonal relationship, and leisure-time activity services; support services or direct assistance to ensure that clients obtain the basic necessities of daily life; and education, support, and consultation to individuals’ families and other major supports.

Description of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties:

• Overall monitoring of all medical/clinical aspects of the services delivered.
• Identify appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services.
• Consult with primary healthcare providers/other providers on the clinical aspects of the clients being served and the implications for those clients’ physical healthcare needs.
• Coordinate with medical staff of other providers, e.g., state and community inpatient facilities.
• Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.
• Crisis phone/on-call duties are rotated amongst team members.
• Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.
• Provide any written documentation as required. This will include treatment and goal plans and activity notes for the medical record (e.g., service notes, etc.)
• This is considered Light Work; no lifting over 20 pounds.
• Must be free from all illicit substance use.

Experience / Licensure / Certification:

Must have current RN license in North Carolina.

Each ACT team staff member must successfully participate in the DMH-approved ACTT training. An employee must become NVCI certified and must receive training in population served and client rights/confidentiality. Employees will be required to attend orientation in the Carolina Outreach treatment model and agency policies and procedures. A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is also required. An employee must demonstrate competence to deliver ACTT services prior to service provision.

Special Training / Skills:

• Demonstrate ability to organize and plan weekly schedule and manage time effectively.
• Be committed to a solution-oriented, client-focused, community-based intervention approach to service.
• Demonstrate ability to join with clients and families in a full partnership building on strengths, community resources, and formal and informal supports.
• Possess thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards of care for treatment/services.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation effectiveness.
• Be competent with office software applications.
• Be adept at initiating daily activities without direct supervision.
• Have a functional and reliable personal vehicle to meet position in-home requirements.

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ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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EEO Supplement

E-Verify

Family Medical Leave

Pay Transparency

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications Required

Registered Nurse