State of Indiana·Richmond, Indiana
Coordinate daily patient care, develop treatment plans, and administer medications within a behavioral health facility. Provide ongoing psychosocial assessments and intervene in emergency situations to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
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About Richmond State Hospital: Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed, dating back to 1890.
Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment.
We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services.
We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.
Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities.
Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups.
RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes.
The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.
Requires an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an active Indiana Registered Nurse license, and current CPR certification. Candidates must be proficient in electronic medical records and capable of supporting individuals with behavioral or emotional needs.
Market context
Indiana behavioral-health roles often see steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with graduate training and an active associate-level license. These positions can be competitive because employers look for applicants who are already licensed in Indiana and are progressing toward full licensure. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review details faster; a practical next step is to confirm your license status and match your graduate field to the posting before applying.
