Behavioral Health Services North Inc·Plattsburgh, New York
As a Crisis RN, you will provide immediate mental health crisis intervention to individuals in the community and/or office setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary mobile crisis team to stabilize individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs.
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BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team!
Your Role at BHSN
The Crisis Registered Nurse (RN) works in an environment that is short term, residential care and clinical intervention strategy for individuals who are facing a behavioral health crisis, including individuals who are suicidal, express homicidal ideation, or have a mental health or co-occurring diagnosis and are experiencing acute escalation of mental health symptoms. In addition, the person must be able to contract for safety. Individuals in need of respite are at imminent risk for loss of functional abilities and may raise safety concerns for themselves and others without this level of care. The immediate goal of respite is to provide support to help the individual stabilize and return to their previous level of functioning or as a step down from inpatient hospitalization.
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: Off
Monday: Off
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Key responsibilities
Adheres to agency policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
Manages medications that come in and go out of the house on admission, when refills are needed and distributing meds when discharged.
Completes MARS when clients are admitted and when there are med changes ensures the MAR is correct as the second signature.
Educates non-licensed staff in self-administration of meds and how to assist those clients that need it with taking their meds. RN will be responsible for ensuring non-licensed staff are trained and complete competency before assisting with meds.
Comprehensive assessment upon intake include screening for physical health conditions.
Comprehensive risk assessment and medication management.
Monitoring for high-risk behaviors.
Communicates effectively with guests and staff.
Maintains a professional manner in interacting with guests and staff.
De-escalates crisis situations as they arise.
Relapse prevention planning.
Conflict resolution.
Share personal experience and encourage mental health wellness and recovery.
Assist in connection to mental health services, community resources, entitlements and other services as needed.
Model and utilize Trauma informed techniques and tools as outlined in: Intentional Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Mental Health First Aide, Emotional CPR, Motivational Interviewing, Safe TALK, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Recovery Options Made Easy, In-House Peer Advocacy Training and Crisis Diversion/Respite House Training, Homelessness Training.
Adheres to infection control principles.
Provides guests education and skill building regarding medication and self-care of chronic diseases.
Maintains the integrity of the medical record.
Maintains documentation in logs as appropriate in EMR system.
Recognizes emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
Attends meetings as required.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned or requested.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at BHSN
BHSN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, religion, or any other legally protected status.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and be a part of something truly impactful.
A current NYS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License and CPR Certification are required. Experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, or community-based care is preferred, and being bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
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