Registered Nurse, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Job overview

The Registered Nurse, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) role is onsite in Kingston, NY, with a Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Pay is $38–$43 per hour based on experience. The nurse supports the Mental Health Association in Ulster County’s ACT Program, a mobile multidisciplinary team serving adults with serious mental illness and possible substance use concerns. The nurse contributes to individualized outpatient care by assessing physical and mental health, supporting treatment and medication management, and coordinating with program staff and other agencies. The role also includes documentation, required team meetings, and outreach, rehabilitation, and support services.

What you'll do

• Assist with evaluation and treatment of people referred to the ACT Program
• provide outreach, treatment, rehabilitation, and support services
• conduct mental and physical health assessments and make medical referrals
• manage and administer medication with the ACT psychiatrist
• complete documentation, quality assurance, and billing requirements
• participate in program meetings
• coordinate care with ACT staff and other agencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

act program

mental health

outpatient care

mobile multidisciplinary team

kingston ny

mental health association in ulster county

$38–$43/hr

monday–friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

rotating on-call shifts

new york rn license

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation, sick and flex days
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• profit sharing
• supplemental benefits including telemedicine.

Why this role

Rotating on-call shifts, usually about once every six weeks, with an additional pay differential.

About the employer

Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.