Assertive Community Treatment; ACT Registered Nurse

Job Details

Job Location: Gastonia, NC 28054
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $72,665 - $93,309/year
Travel: Local Travel

Carolina Outreach is looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Psychiatric Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a hands‑on part in transforming lives by delivering critical, community‑based mental health services to individuals with complex needs.

As an ACT Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of service delivery—partnering closely with clients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure that every individual receives the care and support they need. You’ll oversee the medical and clinical components of treatment, blending your clinical expertise with a deep commitment to person‑centered care.

This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

This role is compensated on a salaried basis, providing consistent earnings aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the position.

Salary: $72,665 – $93,309

Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

• Consistent referral volume and established patient base
• Administrative and scheduling support
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive clinical and operational leadership
• Opportunities to build your preferred clinical focus areas
• Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support

• Monitor and oversee all medical/clinical aspects of services delivered.
• Provide medication monitoring and documentation.
• Deliver psychopharmacologic and medical services within your scope of practice.
• Collaborate with ACT team members to monitor clinical status and response to treatment.
• Conduct crisis assessments, symptom management, and intervention planning.
• Provide individual counseling, substance abuse treatment, and psycho‑educational support.
• Assist in creating transition plans when clients move in and out of services.

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in NC by the Board of Nursing.
• A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Completion of DMH-approved ACTT training for each ACT team member.

• Must demonstrate competence in providing ACT services prior to service provision.

• Consumer‑driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem.
• Wellness: when you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support through the Sydney app, with exclusive access to 24/7 licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental.
• Affordable vision plan available through Eye Med.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse pre‑tax childcare.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) or Roth IRA retirement programs administered by Empower.
• Financial planning and education services at no cost.
• Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short‑Term Disability).
• Educational assistance based on position, date of hire, and years of service.
• Licensure residency program for full‑time clinical staff.
• Advancement and career development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at‑will and contingent upon successful completion of background checks and credential verification. We participate in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Must be authorized to work in the United States. Compensation varies based on licensure, experience, and caseload.

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