Job Description
Registered nurses provide psychiatric care in assertive community treatment teams, identifying client needs through direct contact with individuals, families, and guardians. They ensure clients understand confidentiality rights, informed consent, and treatment benefits. Roles include intake assessments, service plan development, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling for illness management. Nurses coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain clinical documentation, and represent the agency in community service plans.
AWARE offers community-based support for adults, children, and families with mental health needs to promote personal growth and community integration. The organization emphasizes compassionate, engaged care using a strengths-based model. AWARE serves clients with mental health services, focusing on unconditional assistance in various Montana locations.
Nurses conduct case management activities such as linking services, advocacy, and monitoring evaluations. Work involves participating in treatment teams, leading case reviews, and providing team coverage for schedules including evenings or weekends. Interactions include clients, family members, other staff, and community providers. Tools encompass electronic medical records systems and psychometric instruments. A challenge is ensuring documentation meets clinical policies and monthly fiscal goals like billing targets.
Registered nurses earn $40.00 per hour. Positions are located in Missoula, Montana, with no hybrid option mentioned. Benefits cover health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual raises, wellness programs, and generous paid time off. Opportunities include mandatory training sessions and professional development toward advanced licenses.
Responsibilities
- Identify individual needs through in-person contact with clients, families, and others
- Ensure clients understand rights to confidentiality, informed consent, and treatment details
- Engage in case management including intake, assessment, service planning, and advocacy
- Participate in crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Maintain clinical and administrative documentation
- Coordinate service plans with community providers and provide team coverage
Requirements
- AA/BS Nursing Degree including Montana State RN License
- One year relevant work experience
- One year supervisory and management experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing models
- Valid Montana Driver's License and clean driving record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with clients, staff, and community
- Understanding of human behavior, psychological methods, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation