Registered Nurse (RN) Homeless Outreach Team

• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits


• 75% Agency paid medical premiums and Zerocard


• Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) with up to 6% Employer Match


• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Generous Paid time off

This RN position will work with Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team to provide services to those experiencing homelessness.  Service provision provided by RN is community based, officed based and provided to individuals living in sheltered or unsheltered environments. 

• Serve adult clients, age 18 and older, that are diagnosed with a severe mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorder.


• Field-based services with potential transportation of clients using agency or personal vehicles as determined by needs of consumers and/or program.


• Meet clients where they are in terms of current mental health symptoms and treatment preferences


• Provide medication reconciliation


• Coordinate care and communicate freely with consumers’ primary care providers


• Provide nursing assessment and wellness services for consumers as appropriate.


• Provide follow up and coordination from hospital or ER visits.


• Work collaboratively with community partners


• Provide services in-person or via telehealth platforms


• Gather and complete all CCBHC data metrics as determined


• Provide outreach and engagement to individuals experiencing homelessness in the community


• Provide resources and support to connect individuals to essential services


• Provide guidance, support, and advocacy in navigating complex systems


• Collaborate with other outreach teams, local businesses, and other organizations to foster community engagement

Requirements:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Oklahoma


• Must have knowledge and ability to work with clients who present with mental health issues


• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times


• Able to care for consumers while remaining diplomatic in difficult situations


• Must have valid Drivers license 

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).  This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:     

1. Increased access to care and crisis services


2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.


3. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients


4. Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs


5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.  Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant [Therapist/Counselor]; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.