Registered Nurse - PACT ABH - EHT - Full Time at

About The Role

Licensure/Certification: Current and valid license to practice as Registered Nurse. Current and valid NJ driver’s license with a clean MVR record to be checked periodically. BLS required upon hire or transfer. CPI required within 90 days of hire or transfer and then annually.

Minimal Qualifications: For PACT RN

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing school
Experience: One year in behavioral health setting
Trainings: Blood borne pathogen training required.

For Substance Use Disorder (SUD) RN

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years RN experience in addiction medicine required, which includes the following

o Direct detoxification experience utilizing various assessment tools (CIWA/COWS).
o The use of different medication protocols for detoxification of multiple substances.
o Assessment of the detoxifying client.
o Maintains compliance with the DMHAS licensing regulations including the confidentiality of drug and alcohol clients.
o Participates in treatment team conferences to support best practices.
o Models and supports clients and staff in health and wellness activities with using healthy coping skills.
o At least one year experience in behavioral health field or appropriate internship required.
o Experience/education surrounding medication assisted treatment (MAT).

General Qualifications

Strong physical/visual and psychiatric assessment skills.
Experience in client education (particularly medication education).
Understands and supports a trauma-informed system of care.
Experience with motivational interviewing (MI) preferred.
Excellent computer skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Self-directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and management.
Sensitivity to a cultural diverse client population and workplace.
Support and validation of individual differences to create a harmonious work environment.