PT Night Shift Behavioral Health Urgent Care Psychiatric RN
Genesee Health SystemAbout the role
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Clinic
About this role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health Clinic. This is a non-hospital, outpatient role focused on supporting individuals with mental health and substance use needs. The RN plays a key role in providing coordinated care, health education, clinical support, and advocacy for clients receiving behavioral health services.
Incentive
$3,750.00 Signing Bonus
Pay
$32.39 ($60,645 annually) to $43.84 ($82,086 annually)
Schedule: Part-time 12-hour Shifts, working 2 days/week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing assessments, health screenings, and ongoing monitoring for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Administer medications, including injections, and complete medication education with clients.
- Monitor for medication side effects, changes in condition, and overall health status, reporting concerns to the treatment team and providers.
- Support crisis intervention efforts, including triage and coordination of higher-level care when needed.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide education to clients and families regarding mental health conditions, wellness strategies, and ongoing care needs.
- Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and quality improvement activities.
- Promote a trauma-informed, person-centered, recovery-oriented approach in all interactions.
Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Prior experience in behavioral health, community health, outpatient care, or related settings preferred.
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices, psychotropic medications, and behavioral health conditions.
- Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance for use of vehicle during work hours.
- Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours, including on-call responsibilities.
Work Environment
- Outpatient behavioral health clinic setting.
- Regular interaction with clients experiencing a range of mental health and substance use conditions.
- Collaborative team environment with providers, clinicians, case managers, and support staff.
Why Join Us
- Meaningful work supporting individuals on their wellness and recovery journey.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career growth.
Essential Physical Demands:
- Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
- Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
- Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
- Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
- Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
- Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, wri
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