Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 75000 - 75000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
Bring Your Passion.
Carolina Outreach is seeking a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing medical and psychiatric care to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork community-based care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Build Your Purpose.
As a Forensic ACT Registered Nurse you will provide medication management health monitoring crisis intervention and care coordination for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Serving Wake and Durham counties from the Raleigh office this position works collaboratively with law enforcement courts probation and parole officers and correctional healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and promote successful community reintegration. The role focuses on forensic treatment planning risk assessment and coordinated care within the legal system to support each individuals recovery and long-term stability.
Position Highlights:
Administer and monitor medications provide health education and ensure adherence to prescribed treatments.
Conduct health assessments and screenings to identify physical and psychiatric needs requiring medical or clinical intervention.
Collaborate with criminal justice and behavioral health partners to coordinate medical and psychiatric care for justice-involved individuals.
Support reentry and continuity of care for individuals transitioning from incarceration to community-based services.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings providing medical input crisis support and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Location: Raleigh/Durham
Compensation:$75000
Qualifications
- Education:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- Certification / Licensure Requirements:
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina.
- Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire. CPR/First Aid certification required.
- Valid Drivers License and Reliable Transportation required.
- Experience / Knowledge Requirements:
- Preferred: Experience in crisis intervention emergency psychiatry or correctional nursing.
- Knowledge of criminal justice system processes forensic risk assessment and reentry planning.
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Grow with Us.
Beyond the engaging work youll also benefit from ncgCAREs competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones provide work/life balance and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.
- Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
- Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem) with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors therapists and psychiatrists.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
- Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
- An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
- Generous paid time off
- 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
- Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
- Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident Critical Illness Short-Term Disability)
- Educational Assistance (your position date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
- Advancement and Career Development Opportunities
Join a team dedicated to providing responsive effective and compassionate care to our communities. Together we can make a differencestarting with you.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA please contact us at
ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
