Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Nurse - Young Adult Program

Company: Atlas Search LLC
Location: Bronx
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

_Please note- The annual base salary range is $85k - $95k, depending on years of experience. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer._

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our client's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team for young adults. This role focuses on providing community-based mental health care to young adults (ages 18-25) with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. The RN will play a crucial role in medication management, health education, crisis intervention, and care coordination, ensuring that clients receive holistic and person-centered treatment.



*Key Responsibilities:*
* Provide direct nursing care in homes, shelters, or community settings to young adults with behavioral health needs.
* Conduct comprehensive health assessments, monitor vital signs, and address medical concerns.
* Administer and monitor psychotropic and medical medications, ensuring adherence and managing side effects.
* Coordinate psychiatric and primary care services, ensuring integrated medical and behavioral health treatment.
* Educate clients and families on medication management, health promotion, and harm reduction strategies.
* Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies, collaborating with the ACT team to stabilize clients.
* Provide suicide risk assessments and harm reduction interventions as needed.
* Assist clients in navigating hospital discharges, medical appointments, and social services.
* Work closely with psychiatrists, social workers, peer specialists, and other ACT team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
* Advocate for client needs across mental health, housing, vocational, and social service systems.
* Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with ACT model standards, HIPAA, and Medicaid regulations.
* Participate in daily team meetings and case reviews to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

*Requirements:*
* Active RN license in NY.
* Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, or community nursing preferred.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.
* Ability to work independently in the community, including home visits and field-based care.
* Strong crisis management, communication, and advocacy skills.



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_Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups._

_If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here._

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty:
* Psychiatry

Work Location: In person

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