ACT Psychiatric Nurse
Monadnock Family Services · mfs.org
KeeneOn-site
The job in short
Psychiatric nursing on an assertive community treatment team.
Nursing
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-09-15
- Location as listed
- Keene, NH, US
- Role
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a client-centered, recovery oriented mental health service delivery model. The ACT team Psychiatric Nurse is a member of the ACT multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the following: Providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist. The ACT Team nurse is also responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, assessing physical health needs, making appropriate referrals to community physicians, providing a range of treatments including psychosocial rehabilitation. Will also provide support services to the ACT Team.
Requirements
Master’s, B.A. or associate degree in nursing
Must be licensed as a registered nurse
At least one year of work experience in an inpatient or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred
Must have a strong commitment to the rights and ability of each person with severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
Skills and competence to establish trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and respect for clients’ rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment is essential.
Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which the team operates.
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