Registered Nurse​/Behavioral Health

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, the RN/Care Coordinator will assist the Mental Health therapists, Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and the Outpatient Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Program staff with meeting the client's needs

The RN/Care Coordinator will work within guidelines of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services policies and procedures, including Mental Health and A/CDP, and under standards of care according to New York State Office of Mental Health and New York State Office of Substance Abuse and Alcohol Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with clients, fellow employees and associates.
• Work as part of the behavioral health team to carry out client’s treatment plans.
• Coordinate service delivery with other agencies, schools and programs within Health Services.
• Taking and triaging referrals - gathering from the referral source the emergent/emergency nature of the referred persons need for treatment, screening for behavioral health disorders, and triaging for care needed.
• Provide injections to clients receiving injectable psychotropic or Medication Assisted Treatment.
• Assist Clinic and School-based therapists with care coordination, case management and engagement with adults, youth and families.
• Linking
  - The process of referring or transferring a client to supports and services of their choice and need, especially with physical health services.
• Monitoring
  - Observation to assure continuity of service in accordance with the patient's treatment plan, health monitoring, support medication management and health promotion.
• Case-specific Advocacy
  - Interceding on behalf of a client and their family to assure access to services required in the individual treatment plan, especially with Medical Clinic, Outreach, LGHP and pharmacy.
• Assist with health monitoring and management of behavioral health clients, provide physical health assessments, screening, and outreach in the community.
• Facilitate wraparound/care coordination meetings when needed.
• Outreach and Screening:
  Provide mental health information and screenings at Head Start, local schools, local colleges, Akwesasne Girls and Boys Club, and community events.
• Providing outreach and engagement of clients into services.
• Establishing working relationships with youth and young adult serving agencies.
• Participate and assist with grant activities, planning meetings and evaluation.
• Assisting clients with health monitoring and medication issues, including obtaining prior authorization for medications.
• Reviewing health history forms and making recommendations for physical health follow-up.
• Performing health assessments with ACDP outpatient clients.
• Assisting with Continuing Quality Improvement project and reporting requirements.
• Documenting client contact in all the electronic health records that Health Services uses (RPMS Behavioral Health electronic record, EHR, and Script Pro) according to New York State Office of Mental Health and Office of Alcohol Substance Abuse Services standards of care.
• Review and monitor all medications, supplements, and Traditional Medicines utilized by clients, incorporating culturally responsive practices to support safe, coordinated, and holistic care. Collaborate with clients, providers, and traditional practitioners, as appropriate, to identify potential interactions, promote adherence to treatment recommendations, and support overall wellness
• Educational Support:Participate in and support workshops, therapeutic groups, and community events that promote behavioral health awareness, wellness, prevention, and client engagement. Provide education and resources to clients, families, and community members to enhance understanding of mental health, substance use, recovery, and overall well-being.
• Assisting with nursing duties at Partridge House when needed.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of work as a RN/Behavioral Health Care Coordinator.

Mandated Reporter: Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job-related capacity and maintain that status throughout…