Teambuilders

LPN Psychiatric Nurse - Assertive Community Treatment

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTaos, NM, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An active Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in New Mexico is required.
At least 1–2 years providing direct client care to people receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders is required.
Ability to work with adults with serious mental illness is required.
Knowledge of psychotic and mood disorders, related medications, and potential side effects is required.
Specific additional training or experience in psychological therapies, building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior, and administering psychiatric medication is required.
Knowledge of psychotropic medication side effects and how to evaluate them, including through AIMS and observation, is required.
A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance coverage are required.
CPR and First Aid certification are required.
Candidates must have no suspension, exclusion, or debarment from participation in federal health care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP.
Candidates must successfully pass CYFD criminal background checks, including local, state, and FBI checks.
Candidates must become certified in Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI), an agency-provided non-violent crisis intervention training.
Computer literacy is required to maintain compliance with state and federal standards and use computerized client documentation and data systems.
Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team is required.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
Three or more years of experience as a psychiatric nurse provider is preferred.
Experience in telemedicine is preferred.
Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; qualified candidates fluent in both English and Spanish may be eligible for an additional sign-on bonus.

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse 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.

Key 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) or (LPN) 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

Minimum Required Education: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nursing Practice

Minimum Required 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 (i.e. AIMS, observation).

Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse provider; Experience in telemedicine

Licenses/Certifications: LPN or 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. Possesses a values base consistent with the philosophy of the Agency. Has the ability to consistently establish positive relationships, and to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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 also have and maintain a driver’s license, clean driving record and active auto insurance coverage.

Bilingual Incentive: Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish may be eligible for an additional sign-on bonus.

Competitive 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

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Eligibility for Federal HRSA Public Service Loan Repayment Programs

Bilingual (Spanish) SIGN-ON Bonus

“Benefits eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time employment status.”

TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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