Nurse Case Manager

Company: Hillcrest Family Services
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

We are GROWING! Under CCBHC, we are expanding and opening A New Day walk-in behavioral health clinic. This clinic will provide urgent, high-quality crisis behavioral treatment for people who are experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis in our community. Apply today to be a part of this groundbreaking opportunity! About the Organization Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores. About the Program The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) aims to provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance-use disorder services, with an emphasis on helping vulnerable individuals. These services include: * Crisis mental health services * Outpatient mental health and substance-use services * Screening, assessment, and diagnosis * Patient-centered treatment planning This program will benefit uninsured, underinsured, and underserved residents in Dubuque and Jackson counties, by offering multiple services in a single location and creating a more accessible and seamless environment for clients. The clinics goal is to remove barriers and improve access to care and reduce wait times to give our clients quicker access to services. Your Responsibilities As a Nurse Case Manager under CCBHC you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, develop, coordinate and provide treatment to clients with severe and persistent brain health issues. Responsibilities will also include: * Assessing new patients * Providing general nursing care to clients and making clinical decisions for routine patient care * Updating and revising patient health care plans, as needed * Educating patients and families about medical and psychiatric conditions, as well as medications * Administering prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards * Using the EHR to document patient information, including all information pertinent to achieve MIPS requirements What You Need * Graduate of accredited School of Nursing * RN with current Iowa licensure in good standing pursuant to 655-Chapter 3 * Prior experience working with persons with severe and persistent brain health issues * Knowledge on psychotropic medications, DSM-IV diagnosis, and co-occurring disorders * Proficiency in time management and EHR documentation * Demonstration of a professional commitment to providing services to medically underserved individuals * Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position What Makes You Stand Out * Previous nursing experience preferred Competitive compensation and benefits package including: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * 401(k) with employer match * Paid time off * Paid holidays * Tuition assistance * Staff development and training * SIGN ON AND RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE Additional Information The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job posting are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. A complete list of job duties may be requested at any time during the job application process. EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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