Registered Nurse, CCBHC - 566016
This Registered Nurse position will work at LifeWorks NW's Certified Community Behavioral Healthcare Clinics (CCBHC). In 2017, LifeWorks NW was selected to represent Oregon in the federal demonstration project to implement CCBHCs to advance delivery of behavioral health care. LifeWorks NW's CCBHC sites will provide comprehensive client care through a team-based approach with services that include mental health and substance use counseling, peer-delivered health and wellness services, primary care services and psychiatric rehabilitation. Staff that work at our CCBHC sites will collaborate with others to care for individuals through daily interactions and support, counseling, skills training, care coordination, health promotion and education, medication management services and supportive services with preventive approach.
Purpose: The Registered Nurse (RN) will serve as a liaison between CCBHC sites and internal and external Primary Care Providers by providing ongoing nursing assessments and coordination of care with other professionals for clients of the CCBHC. The RN may also function as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). The RN assures that health metrics are gathered and reviewed for clients of the CCBHC. They will work with the various teams to assure that client's health needs are addressed so as to reduce emergency room usage, hospitalizations, and improve overall client health and well-being.
This posting is for two full time positions. Each position will work at 4 of our locations Beaverton, Gresham, NE Portland and Hillsboro. This position will work 20 hours a week per location. Day time shifts.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse license required.
- Two or more years of experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness strongly preferred.
- Good computer skills including a functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Access. Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and maintains a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment.
- Requires access to car, valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and verification of safe driving record from DMV.
- Ability to perform essential functions of job without creating a direct threat to the safety of self or others.
LifeWorks NW believes that diversity strengthens our workforce and empowers our community. LifeWorks NW is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law. www.lifeworksnw.org Drug Free/Tobacco Free Site 01/09
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