Registered Nurse - STARS Outpatient Program

Division:Eskenazi Health  

Sub-Division: SEMHC  

Req ID:  21096 

 

Schedule: Full Time 

Shift: Days 

 

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.

 

 

About Stabilization, Treatment and Rehabilitation Services Program (STARS):

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center STARS program provides specialized services to individuals with a mental illness and concurrent intellectual/developmental disability.

Staffed with psychiatric clinicians, nurses, care coordinators and psychiatrists, clients are offered a variety of services including individual therapy, group therapy, case management, Behavioral Primary Health Care Coordination, Adult Mental Health Habilitation and psychiatric follow-along support. Acute services are also available through Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center’s continuum of treatment. Additionally, clients have access to Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's Glad Writings Card Shop and Supported Employment Program.

The philosophy of treatment is based on the recovery- and strengths-based treatment models in which individuals are evaluated in the context of their strengths and supports, recognizing that having a purpose in life (e.g., a job) and a support system (e.g., family and friends) are variables that predict stabilization. Identifying mental illness symptomatology in individuals with intellectual disability is a particular diagnostic challenge. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment depend on intensive collaboration with a residential team/family and tracking symptoms over a period of time until a clear diagnosis is made. The family/residential service/behavior specialist is an integral member of the team.

Where You Fit In:

The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Staff Nurse is a key member of the STARS Program, providing health education and counseling to control and prevent diseases. This role responds to patients' health needs by promptly identifying and assessing healthcare requirements. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you'll play a crucial role in a specialized healthcare team, focusing on compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care for individuals with behavioral health challenges. The position involves patient assessment, crisis intervention, community base visits, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

What to Expect:

Staff members approach treatment with a heightened sensitivity, creating an environment conducive to the well-being of patients. The multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, therapist, care coordinators, support specialist, and other specialty clinics who collectively provide care for a variety of individuals throughout Marion County. Regular team meetings are conducted to deliberate on individual patient care, emphasizing independence and harm-reduction care whenever feasible.

Am I Qualified?

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program
• Minimum of 12 months of clinical nursing experiencing required
• Current Indiana License as a Registered Nurse.
• Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License and meet Eskenazi Health driving requirements.
• Current BLS certification.

What We Offer:

We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance by providing the following:

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for further growth and development
• Established shift differential for eligible shift hours
• A culture of caring not only for patients/family members but also for our staff - ask your recruiter about the unique ways SEMHC supports our team members!

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