ACT Psychiatric Nurse (RN)

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in Taos, NM. In this role, you will provide community-based psychiatric nursing services to individuals with serious mental illness, helping them achieve stability, independence, and improved quality of life. This is a unique opportunity to work outside of a traditional clinical setting and make a direct impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing care in community-based settings (home visits, field work, office)
• Administer medications, including long-acting injectables, and monitor effectiveness
• Conduct health assessments and ongoing wellness checks
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, therapy, case management)
• Assist with crisis intervention and client stabilization
• Educate clients and families on medication and health management
• Complete timely and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nursing Practice
• Experience: At least 1–2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders; ability to work with seriously mentally ill adults; knowledge of psychotic and mood disorders, their related medications and potential side effects
• Must demonstrate specific additional training or experience in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior, and the administration of psychiatric medication
• Must be knowledgeable of psychotropic side effects and how to evaluate for them (e.g., AIMS, observation)

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse provider
• Experience in telemedicine

Licenses/Certifications

• RN licensure in New Mexico
• CPR and First Aid certified
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP)
• Must successfully pass CYFD Criminal Background Checks (including local, state, and FBI background checks)
• Must become certified by Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI) — a non-violent crisis intervention training (agency provided training)
• Must possess a sincere commitment, temperament and skills to work with seriously mentally ill
• Must be computer literate in order to effectively maintain compliance with state and federal standards and requirements for use of computerized client documentation, data systems, etc.
• Must have and maintain a driver’s license, clean driving record and active auto insurance coverage

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees with 75% employer contribution toward base plan election
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Sick Accrual
• Vacation Accrual
• Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Eligibility for Federal HRSA Public Service Loan Repayment Programs