JOB DETAILS

Job Function:

• Conducts physical health assessments
• Assesses the health needs of participants and makes the appropriate referrals to community based medical care
• Manages and administers intramuscular injections and/or supply medications to consumers as prescribed by psychiatrist
• Provides a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to the participants
• Meets regularly with each participant to assess health status
• Provides health management education
• Review treatment and medication history
• Communicates with the participant’s primary medical provider to coordinate medical treatment
• When necessary refers them to appropriate services as determined as a result of their assessment.
• Advocate on behalf of participants regarding medical treatment as needed
• Provide training to program staff on disease, treatment options, and new advances in disease management
• Work with consumers in filling prescriptions and coordinating appointments as needed

Job Requirements:

• Licensed Registered RN with in the state of New York
• Experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill ideally in community-based settings is preferred

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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