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Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Oregon, Albany

  • 06/23/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • JOB SUMMARY
    Provide direct patient care in a mental health setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery and wellness. The Behavioral Health RN plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety, delivering therapeutic interventions, and fostering a supportive environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide nursing care to patients with behavioral health conditions, including medication administration and monitoring.
    • Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
    • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment.
    • Monitor patient progress and document clinical observations accurately.
    • Respond to psychiatric emergencies and implement crisis intervention strategies.
    • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and coping strategies.
    • Promote a safe, therapeutic environment that supports patient recovery.
    • Escalate concerns appropriately and manage difficult situations with professionalism.

    Required Qualifications
    • Current RN license.
    • Strong phlebotomy and clinical nursing skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent patient care in behavioral health settings.
    • Strong communication and customer service skills.
    • Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and schedules.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing.
    • Familiarity with crisis intervention techniques.
    • Experience working in inpatient or outpatient mental health facilities.

    Certifications
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
    • Advanced certifications in psychiatric nursing (preferred).


    Note- Travel Experience Required

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