RN, Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatry, Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary
As a psychiatric nurse, you will provide compassionate care to patients under treatment for psychiatric disorders, mental illness, addiction, eating disorders, and/or substance abuse. Under the direction of a physician, you will develop individual treatment plans based on your health history and current mental health condition.
You will be required to order and analyze diagnostic tests to determine appropriate patient care. As needed, you will administer medication to patients and closely monitor their mental health progress in response to therapies. It is vital that a behavioral health nurse provide a supportive, therapeutic environment for patients, teaching healthy coping skills and self‑care techniques. You may also provide crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and other therapeutic services.
One of your top priorities will be to prepare patients for a safe and successful discharge, placing them on the path to full recovery. Patients and their families will rely on you to connect them with appropriate mental health resources, including referrals to psychiatric specialists.
To be successful in this position, you must have a detailed understanding of psychiatric‑mental health nursing, professional practice standards, and relevant state regulations. An RN must also possess excellent communication, critical thinking, organizational, and computer skills. We are looking for a versatile behavioral health nurse who is willing to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, case managers, and social workers.
Our ideal applicant is compassionate, steady under pressure, and capable of prioritizing patient needs.
- Competitive compensation
- Health benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited nursing program
- A minimum of one year working in a psychiatric unit or acute specialty setting preferred
- Registered Nurse Licensure within the state of practice
- Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
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