Mental Health Nurse

Join Our Awesome Team as a Mental Health Nurse! 

Bethany for Children & Families is on the lookout for a passionate, caring, and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join our rockstar crew at Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center in Clinton, Iowa!

We believe in making a real difference in the lives of the people we serve and we’re excited to bring on a new team member who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make an impact. If you’re ready to bring your skills and heart to a role where professional growth, supportive teammates, and work-life balance are top priorities, then this is your place!

 Salary: $42,000 

Benefits That’ll Make You Smile

Let’s be real, perks matter! We don’t just want you to work here, we want you to love working here:

• Competitive pay (because you deserve it).
• Vacation time that grows with you — earn up to 80 hours in your first year, then bump up to 160 hours after.
• Sick time you can count on when you need it most.
• 11 paid holidays to relax and recharge.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer contributions (yes, free money for your future).
• Choice of two health plans (one with an HSA + employer contributions).
• Dental insurance (because smiles matter).
• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid — we’ve got your eyes covered).
• ?Life insurance & AD&D coverage included.
•  Options for extra voluntary coverage if you want to beef things up.
• Educational Aid program to keep your brain as strong as your heart.

What You’ll Be Doing (a.k.a. Your Superpowers)

• Helping patients stay on track with their meds (including injectables).
• Keeping records neat, accurate, and up to date (because chaos ? good care).
• Handling medication refills, labs, and those surprise “Hey, I need help!” walk-ins.
• Teaming up with prescribers, pharmacies, and other providers to keep care seamless.
• Helping uninsured clients access life-saving meds (you’re basically a healthcare magician).
• Educating clients, families, and the community — sharing knowledge = sharing power.
• Jumping in with on-call support and emergencies when needed.
• Keeping up with new knowledge, trainings, and best practices in mental health care.

  What We’d Love to See in You 

• About 2 years of experience in a mental health setting (bonus points if you’ve been in the trenches already).
• Solid nursing chops: assessment skills, nursing theory, and a strong handle on psych meds + psychological approaches.
• Familiarity with involuntary hospitalization laws and managed care practices (you know the rules of the game).
• Excellent communication skills — you can talk with anyone, from clients to families to providers, with compassion and clarity.
• A cool head in a fast-paced environment (because sometimes things get a little wild).
• Most importantly: a heart for helping people through tough times. 

Ready to Make a Difference?

We can’t wait to meet you! Apply today and become part of a team that’s all about changing lives, growing together, and making a positive impact in our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.