• ACT RN/ LPN (Part-time)

    New Horizon Counseling Center (Queens County, NY)


    •ACT teams are multi-disciplinary and include psychiatry, nursing, social work, peer specialists and other staff members offering intensive, community-based care to individuals with severe mental illness, focusing on medication management, rehabilitation, treatment and recovery support services in home and community settings

    •Using a person-centered approach, team members collaborate to deliver comprehensive, integrated and flexible services

    •With a small staff to participant ratio, in-person and on phone services are brought to the participant and offered in the community setting

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct health and psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor client progress.

    + Medication Management: Administer medications, manage the medication system, monitor for side effects, and educate clients and staff on medications.

    + Health Promotion & Education: Lead health promotion activities, educate clients on wellness topics, recovery strategies, and their health conditions.

    + Community-Based Care: Provide care in community settings, such as clients' homes, ensuring consistent support outside traditional clinics.

    + Team Collaboration: Work closely with other ACT team members, psychiatrists, and external healthcare providers to provide integrated care.

    + Advocacy: Advocate for participants to ensure they receive necessary medical care and access to community supports.

    + Documentation: Maintain accurate health records and document client progress according to agency policies

    + Skills and Qualifications:

    + Nursing License: A valid NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.

    + Specialized Skills: Strong engagement, assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.

    + Mental Health Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of mental health symptoms, treatments, and recovery is beneficial.

    + Flexibility: The role demands flexibility and resilience, as care is delivered in community settings and travel throughout Queens (primarily) is a must.

    + Empathy and Rapport: The ability to build trust and rapport with clients and their families is crucial for effective treatment.