Registered Nurse: Strickland- Per Diem

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: REGIS
007130

• Posted :
  August 27, 2026
• Part-Time

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Manchester, CT 06040, USA

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Flexible, based on program needs

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Strickland, Manchester, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Strickland

An intensive residential program, providing 24-hour support services. Target population are individuals discharging from CVH.

ABOUT THE POSTION:
Registered Nurse

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to clients supported within the 24/7 residential setting.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the treatment of substance use disorders as well as co-occurring disorders relevant to the population served.
• Intervenes in client differences or conflicts in a way to ensure a positive milieu.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of family and natural support connections for clients served within the programs
• Demonstrates the ability to form and maintain positive and healthy rapport with clients served by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active engagement.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: coping skills, ADLS and areas of psychoeducation and linkage to community resources and self-help groups.
• Transports clients within the program as needed.
• Documents planned interventions, behavior incidents, and general observations of clients served and assessment of their skills, behavior, and moods in an objective and professional manner.
• Provides integrated behavioral health and medical treatment planning and comprehensive care management of adults with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Maintains knowledge of current ideas, theories and research regarding treatment of individuals with complex behavioral health and medical issues including factors contributing to health care disparities
• Supervises provision of laboratory testing on-site and off-site, according to agency policies
• Develops and provides individual and group treatment and psycho-educational groups designed to aid clients in understanding and maintaining their medications and side effects, as well as how to manage their behavioral health symptoms, improve skills for recovery and living a healthy lifestyle.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of a School of Nursing from an Accredited Nursing Program and RN Licensure.

Experience: Experience working with patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Experience working in a managed care environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: RN license to practice in State of CT.

Training
: CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where…