ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

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JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse, provides medication management and somatic treatment for community-based Assertive Community Treatment team (ACT) to adults who have serious and persistent mental illness. Provides clinical and crisis services to all consumers served by the ACT team, works with the ACT Director and team leaders to monitor each consumer’s clinical status and response to treatment, and directs psychopharmacologic and medical treatment along with the psychiatrist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ACT RN provides a range of nursing and mental health rehabilitation services including but not limited to:
  a. follow up and participate in the mental health related medication administration and monitoring.
  b. Crisis assessment and intervention.
  c. Symptom assessment, management and individual supportive therapy;
  d. Assist in the treatment of substance abuse for consumers with co-occurring addictive disorders
  e. Education, support and consultation to consumers’ families and/or their support system, which is directed exclusively to the well being and benefit of the consumer
  f. Provide education around somatic diagnoses to consumers as needed.
• At least 75% of consumer face to face contact will be in the community.
• Provide coverage weekends and holidays as needed (on call) and will be asked to meet with consumers in the community.
• Attend QI meetings and clinical rounds, as appropriate.
• Provide an average of 5 billable hours per day.
• Maintain adherence to all policies and procedures consistent with DBH and the District of Columbia board of nursing and Catholic Charities
• Document all consumer services in Credible (the electronic health record) the same day of service.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed as a RN in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of five years clinical experience in health care setting/organization.
• Relevant experience and expertise in care of physical health care.
• Experience treating/caring for consumers with serious mental illness.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Strong assessment skills, strong clinical judgment and strong advocacy skills.
• Sound nursing judgment and ability to interface with individuals in crisis.
• Driving is required. Must have valid local license and clean driving record.