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Work as a nurse in Grove street residence
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Grove Street Residence:
Grove Street is a co-ed specialized residential treatment
program serving adolescents referred through the Department of Mental Health
(DMH) and The Department of Children and Families (DCF). This program utilizes
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Wraparound as the treatment models.
Ives Program:
The Ives Program is a comprehensive staff-secure treatment
residence for adolescent males and females referred through the Department of
Mental Health and the Department of Children and Families. This program
utilizes IMR (Illness Management and Recovery) and Wraparound as the treatment
models.
School House Program:
This DMH-funded program is a comprehensive treatment and
staff-secure residence for nine boys and girls ages 8 to 12 years old with a
history of emotional and behavioral difficulties, as well as a history of
psychiatric hospitalizations. This program utilizes Wraparound and experiential
learning as the treatment models.
Northboro Community Residence:
This residence provides a therapeutic living environment for
young men and women between the ages of 18 and 22+ with mental health
challenges. The program goal is to help young adults referred by the Department
of Mental Health to develop independent living skills, healthy relationships, personal
independence, and the skills to manage their illnesses.
The program has two
on-site clinicians and vocational day programming. Both DBT and IMR are
evidence based practices that are used at NCR to help individuals become more
self-sufficient. The goal is to teach the skills necessary for the young adults
to live independently.
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Job vacancy: Apply for this position
Responsibilities
Responsible for physical assessments, maintenance of health
records and planning and implementing educational groups with individuals
served and staff related to each individual’s health and disease processes.
Assist staff with the implementation of the Medication Administration Program
(MAP) and provide training to staff to meet the regulations. Supports and
actively participates in agency-wide wellness initiatives. Assist staff with
appointment scheduling, follow-up with physicians, and hospital discharge
planning. Complete required documentation in a professional and timely manner.
Eligible candidates must have a solid medical-surgical background due to many of
our individuals having co-occurring diagnoses.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse License (RN) with experience in the
treatment of serious emotional and mental health issues, knowledge of
psychotropic medication, psychosocial evaluations and ability to work
effectively among various programs and with community service providers. Good
written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with
multi-disciplinary team members required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable
and insured vehicle for travel between programs and providing transportation is
required. Position requires the ability to work flexible hours with some early
evening hours included.
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