Psychiatric Services Nurse — Houghton Lake

Job overview

The Psychiatric Services Nurse role is onsite in Houghton Lake, MI, and is full-time. The posting lists annual pay of $64,782–$74,282. The position supports psychiatric services and the Psychiatric Services Only program at Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority. The nurse coordinates care and case management for people served by the program, completes nursing and health appraisals, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community providers. The role also administers medications and supports integrated mental and physical health services.

What you'll do

• Assist with psychiatric services and clinic nursing duties
• manage the Psychiatric Services Only program, including case management, census tracking, and authorization renewals
• link people served with primary care providers
• participate in assessments and interdisciplinary meetings
• conduct nursing and health care appraisals
• consult with coworkers and providers
• provide diagnosis and health information
• administer medications and injections
• collaborate on nursing needs, goals, and progress
• coordinate with pharmacies and primary care providers
• provide backup nursing support in emergencies. Travel by personal vehicle may be required if an agency vehicle is unavailable
• irregular hours may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

psychiatric services nurse

houghton lake mi

northern lakes community mental health authority

full-time

$64,782–$74,282/year

psychiatric nursing

case management

medication administration

interdisciplinary team

community mental health

travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• health savings account
• healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• MERS retirement plan with employer matching up to 5%
• 18 days of paid time off in the first year
• 13 holidays
• employee assistance program
• short- and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Why this role

Nursing degree and appropriate licensure are required. Two years of experience serving people with mental health needs is preferred. The posting lists medical, dental, and vision insurance options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; MERS retirement with employer matching up to 5%; paid time off; holidays; employee assistance; short- and long-term disability; and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

About the employer

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.