Behavioral Health Rn Job Description

Behavioral Health Nurses

They work in emergency rooms and surgical units with clients who are experiencing behavioral health crises. They work in a variety of settings, including in hospitals, substance abuse treatment settings, residential facilities for the mentally disabled, community based shelters, clinics and offices, and in collaboration with other health care providers. They work with legislators, as well as private practice.

Job prospects in nursing should be good if the health care system and economy are able to support mental health care. The need for mental health care is much greater than the supply of health care providers. Are there more jobs to be created?

The Mercy Talent Acquisition Team

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you would like to see a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to see a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment application and selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

Case Managers in Behavioral Health

A case manager is supposed to oversee a course of action in the treatment of a mental or behavioral health condition. Case managers help clients gain function and independence by coordinating various services. People in need of services are often afraid to seek help because they feel bad.

Mental and behavioral health case managers need to be trusted by their clients. They listen without judgement so that clients can speak honestly about their needs. The case manager can help clients anticipate crises.

A counselor helps people understand their issues and helps them to plan their responses. If a client becomes aggressive after consuming too much alcohol, the case manager can help them identify the causes of their behavior and plan for a healthier night of drinking. Personal attributes such as honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability are important to the effectiveness of a case manager.

Capacity for empath and excellent communications skills are included. Case managers must be problem-solvers who can calmly handle situations. They must be able to make decisions quickly, be organized and work well independently.

PayScale shows that the average behavioral health case manager salary in the US was $47,000 a year. PayScale says a salary range from $31,000 to $72,000, with variations based on location and employer. People enter case management because they want to make a difference, not because they have high earnings.