Psychiatric Registered Nurse

The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES)

. Deliver comprehensive services to adults with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and criminal legal system involvement through Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeThe Bronx • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,968 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering comprehensive mental health services, medication management, and health assessments for adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Proficient in coordinating care with community providers and utilizing trauma-informed approaches.

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Registered Nurse (RN)Medication ManagementPhlebotomyCommunity Treatment KnowledgeFluency in Spanish

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationHealth AssessmentsPsychoeducationMental Status AssessmentDocumentation Compliance

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedSelf-MotivatedMotivational Interviewing

Tools & Technologies

Computers

Certifications & Qualifications

New York State RN License

Industry Keywords

Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)Substance Use DisordersMental IllnessCommunity Service ProvidersTrauma-Informed Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver comprehensive services to adults with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and criminal legal system involvement through Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
Provide at least 80% of medication management and health services in the community
Administer oral and intramuscular medications
Monitor medication side effects and adherence
Perform phlebotomy and health assessments
Coordinate consumers’ health care services
Provide health and medication psychoeducation
Assess consumers’ mental statuses
Rotate on the team’s after-hours emergency line
Complete progress notes, nursing assessments, incident reports, and other documentation according to OMH, DOHMH, and Medicaid requirements
Collaborate with the FACT prescriber and LPN on medication management and health care services
Direct the LPN regarding medication management, health education, counseling, and psychoeducation
Coordinate care with families and community service providers, including hospitals, housing providers, shelters, criminal justice personnel, AOT, and primary care providers
Participate in daily team meetings, clinical meetings, and monthly nurses meetings
Use motivational interviewing and culturally appropriate, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed approaches
Perform other duties as required by the Team Leader and senior clinical leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse (RN) with current New York State license
At least three years of experience working with adults (ages 18 and up) in psychiatric nursing, substance use treatment, social service settings caring for individuals experiencing homelessness, justice involvement, or limited social support
Extensive knowledge of community treatment, support services, and resources
Highly organized and self-motivated
Proficient in computers
Fluency in Spanish preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually
Additional summer self-care day
12 Paid Holidays per year
Retirement 403b
Competitive matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program
Flexible work arrangement with up to 1 day per week virtual team meeting