Nurse: RN or LPN; Outpatient Clinic

Nurse: RN or LPN (Outpatient Clinic)

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual developmental disabilities.

JOB SUMMARY: The RN or LPN will work in a mental health/outpatient clinic setting, providing direct service to individuals including clinical nursing assessments, labs, injections, medication management, and training.

• Provides clinical nursing services for individuals, such as nursing assessments, injections, medication assistance, PAP assistance, sample medications, re-assessments, TB tests, labs, urine drug screens, HIV/Hep C testing, and vitals; completes necessary paperwork according to policy and procedure.
• Pay‑for‑performance: staff working 40 hrs/week must complete 40 hours of billable services per pay period (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Communicates with medical staff to coordinate treatment, including PCPs and sign RIO authorizations; advocates with other agencies for resources.
• Provides assistance and support in crisis situations using professional judgment and appropriate intervention techniques.
• Provides education for individuals and their support system on medications, nutrition, health & wellness, and general mental health and addictive diseases.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings weekly to develop individualized service plans focused on recovery.
• Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries and communicates effectively and calmly with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Adheres to safety and infection‑control guidelines; completes Infection Control reports per policy and procedure.
• Makes sure the nursing office meets policy and procedure—regularly reviews supplies/medications expiration dates, temperature logs, and equipment functionality.
• Works in partnership with physician/nurse practitioner to provide exceptional services to individuals.

• Health insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible benefits: dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Employer‑matched retirement plan
• 4 weeks paid time off, increasing with years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties
• Clinical supervision for licensure‑track candidates

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Human Resources Services