Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health Home

What We're Looking For

The Behavioral Health Home (BHH) Nurse Care Manager will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide community-based integrated physical and behavioral health services to individuals who may have complex and chronic mental illness, substance abuse, and medical comorbidity. This position will work with individuals served to identify chronic behaviors, discuss their impact, and develop improvement strategies and specific goal-directed interventions.

Compensation Range

The starting pay for this position is $70,000 annual salary, which is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

What’s In It For You

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retail retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Job Responsibilities

Works within a team caseload of individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health needs
Meets regularly with individuals served in office and community settings
Participates in the selection of strategies to implement evidence-based wellness and prevention initiatives
Participates in initial care plan development including specific goals for all enrollees
Communicates with medical providers, subspecialty providers including mental health and substance abuse service providers, long-term care and hospitals regarding records including admission/discharge
Provides education in health conditions, treatment recommendations, medications, and strategies to implement care plan goals including both clinical and non-clinical needs
Monitors assessments and screenings to assure findings are integrated in the care plan
Collects accurate vital signs as part of assessment/ongoing monitoring including height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oxygen, glucose and CO
Completes Point of Care testing when indicated for ongoing monitoring of psychiatric, substance use and/or medical conditions. Tests may include: HA1C, Lipids, WBC, Urine Pregnancy test, and Urine Drug Screen
Assesses and recommends laboratory testing based on an individual’s medications, psychiatric and medical conditions
Facilitates the use of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other Health Information Technology (HIT) to link services, facilitate communication among team members and provide feedback
Meets regularly with the care team to plan care and discuss cases and exchanges appropriate information with team members in an informal manner as part of the daily routine of the clinic
Identifies current chronic medical condition trends
Assesses barriers to care and implements solutions
Identifies health care promotion and prevention services
Attends Care Team Meetings
Completes all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy.
Assesses and monitors the health status of assigned individuals.
Assists in the coordination and monitoring of medication for individuals
Seeks out, links, and collaborates with primary and specialty care physicians, community health agencies, and other healthcare providers.
Administers medications
Provides education and monitoring for adverse reactions to medication
Establishes a collaborative relationship with prescribers and clinic staff
Facilitates weekly persons served doctor appointments

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license
• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License
• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• One year of experience (Full-Time) working with adults in a mental health setting

About CNS Healthcare

CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually. CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)