I. SCOPE OF ROLE:
ACT is an intensive, community-based multidisciplinary treatment team that provides person-centered care
to a shared caseload of adults whose needs are not able to be met through traditional outpatient services. In
collaboration with a psychiatric care provider, the team nurses assist with medication management and
administration, through documentation as well as monitoring clients for medical problems or side effects.
Nurses will communicate and coordinate services with other medical providers, engage in health
promotion, prevention, and educational activities. The nurse will educate other team members to help them
monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effect and work with clients to develop strategies to
maximize the taking of medications as prescribed.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Skills
 Provide symptom and medication assessment, evaluation, education, and management to individual
with persistent mental illness. This includes consultation with Psychiatrist/PNP, hospital,
community providers, client, and client’s family/guardian for care.
 Administer both intramuscular and supply medications to consumers as directed by Psychiatrist or
Nurse Practitioner
 Assess the physical health needs of participants and make the appropriate referrals to community
based medical care.
 Ensure pertinent medication related information is conveyed to hospital staff in the event of client
hospitalization.
 Provide education on physical health to ACT consumers through individual services and groups as
needed.
 Provide training to program staff on disease, treatment options, and new advances in disease
management.
 Identify and include the client’s support network and applicable involved community partners in
care coordination.
 Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources and collaborate with community resources on
behalf of clients.
 Assist clients in the development of healthy coping mechanisms in individual or group settings.

 Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement safety plans, and provide crisis intervention and
stabilization services as needed, including facilitating access to inpatient facilities for behavioral
health care.
 Provides 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community, including leading groups when
clinically indicated.
 Ensures all documentations are completed in a timely manner and remain in compliance with
agency and OMH regulations.
 Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Psychiatrist, Substance Use
Specialist, Employment Specialist, Nurse.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Registered RN with in the state of New York.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
• Ability to research material via the internet.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Experience working with the seriously and persistently mentally ill ideally in community-based settings is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
• Bilingual in any language a plus (not required).

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org.