Unity House of Troy·City of Troy, New York
The Mental Health Nurse will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team to provide person-centered, recovery-oriented care. Responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, administering medications, and delivering health education in community-based settings.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus may apply | No Nights, Weekends, or On-Call
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career with an exceptional work-life balance? Join Unity House of Troy's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with serious mental illness.
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will be a valued member of a multidisciplinary mobile treatment team, providing person-centered, recovery-oriented care in the community. You'll work collaboratively with behavioral health professionals to promote wellness, independence, and long-term recovery while helping individuals achieve their personal health goals.
Salary posted for BN
$65,298.87 base
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team.
Conduct comprehensive mental health and nursing assessments.
Assess participants' physical health needs and provide ongoing nursing support.
Coordinate referrals and communication with primary care providers and community physicians.
Administer and monitor medications in collaboration with the ACT psychiatrist.
Provide medication education and support to promote adherence and recovery.
Deliver health education focused on wellness, chronic disease management, and self-management.
Monitor participants for changes in mental and physical health status and respond appropriately.
Participate in treatment planning and coordinate care with internal and external providers.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Provide rehabilitation, recovery, and support services in community-based settings.
Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging, dignity, and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits: 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)
56 hours of NYS Sick Leave
12 paid holidays
2 floating holidays
Major medical leave
Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
403b contributions after one year
In addition, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.
Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Join us in making life better for people living with mental illness.
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse license and possess a valid driver's license. A minimum of one year of nursing experience in a mental or behavioral health setting is preferred.
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.
