Behavioral Health Nurse

Job Title: Behavioral Health Nurse

Company Overview:
Pulivarthi Group is a premier global provider of staffing and IT technology solutions renowned for delivering exceptional services tailored to each clients unique needs. With a steadfast commitment to excellence we merge expertise with innovation ensuring cost-effective solutions of the highest quality. Our diverse client base spans healthcare finance government and beyond reflecting our adaptability and proficiency across industries. Operating in the United States and Canada we pride ourselves on aligning with clients cultures deploying top-tier talent and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Pulivarthi Group stands as a beacon of reliability efficiency and innovation in the realm of staffing solutions.

Job Overview/Summary:
The Behavioral Health Nurse provides comprehensive psychiatric nursing care to patients with mental health conditions across inpatient outpatient or home health settings. This role involves assessment care planning medication administration patient education and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery safety and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments
Develop implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
Administer medications and monitor therapeutic responses and side effects
Provide patient and family education related to mental health conditions and treatments
Collaborate with psychiatrists therapists social workers and other healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Ensure compliance with clinical standards safety protocols and regulatory requirements
Support crisis intervention and therapeutic communication as needed

Primary Skills:
Psychiatric and mental health nursing care
Clinical assessment and care planning
Medication administration and monitoring
Therapeutic communication and patient education
Critical thinking and problem-solving

Secondary Skills (Good to Have):
Home health experience
Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems
Crisis intervention techniques
Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a masters degree with a specialty in psychiatric or mental health nursing and licensed in the state where practicing
Must have nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital psychiatric home care psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services; or

RN with a bachelors degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing
Must have 1 year of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital psychiatric home care psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services; or

RN with a Diploma or Associate degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing
Must have 2 years of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital psychiatric home care psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services

Minimum of 2 years of home health experience preferred
Current CPR certification required
Basic clinical skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
General knowledge of computers and ability to learn industry-specific software applications
Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to develop critical thinking skills research situations and solve complex problems
Ability to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation

Benefits/Perks:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits (where applicable)
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Pulivarthi Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and celebrate authenticity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.