Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

At Riverwood Center we have a team of caring and committed professionals providing a wide array of personalized services to individuals with behavioral health, intellectual & developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Riverwood Center is located in beautiful Southwest Michigan with staff at seven sites across Berrien County. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and a member of Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, and the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Benefits:

• Fourteen (14) Holidays
• Twenty (25) PTO Days
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Outstanding Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending
• Strong Work/Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Continuing Education
• YMCA 360
• Flexible work schedules
• Full administrative support

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for direct clinical care including assessments, medication management, medication administration, treatment planning and coordination of care for consumers with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Provides education on medication, wellness and health issues to consumers, providers, family members and staff. Applies culturally competent recovery based practices, trauma informed culture of safety.

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Three or more years’ experience as a nurse working with individuals with mental illness, substance use, intellectual or developmental disabilities. Requires excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Must be punctual, organized, have the ability to multi-task, and work independently.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed by the Michigan Department of Commerce or Professional Regulation as a Nurse Practitioner, prefer Board Certification.