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Location

Pittsfield, MA | United States

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General Description

Provide supervision to nursing staff and oversight across CBHC service components as needed. Fill physical orders; administer medication; take and monitor vital signs; coordinate medical care; contribute to comprehensive assessment, inclusive of assessment of signs of substance withdrawal and completion of standardized assessment tools such as the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS), Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol (CIWA), and Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment or Benzodiazepines (CIWA B); conduct brief crisis counseling and individualized risk management/ safety planning; provide psycho-education; and assist with discharge planning and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as R.N. in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• At least two years experience as a licensed RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (preferably psychiatric nursing experience)
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention
• Knowledge and skill in the use of psychotropic medications
• Experience in case coordination:
  • Ability to objectively assess clients and advocate for needed treatment
  • Effectively work with local physicians and their staffs
  • Oversee implementation of medical recommendations
• Experience in sharing skills with staff and clients
• Ability to work with a diverse population with a range of psychiatric disabilities

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