We have an opening at our Tulsa office. The role of a Behavioral Health Nurse (RN/LPN) requires a High School diploma or equivalent- Possession of a valid current Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice nursing and at least three (3) years of professional nursing experience. Demonstrated familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare standards and insurance claims as well as psychotropic medications. Demonstrated commitment to providing services to medically under-served persons. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The starting hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is $37.00

The starting hourly rate for a Licensed Practical Nurse is $ 28.00

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of patients and your community? Come join our community here at Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma. Where building better lives happen daily!

Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma provides mental health and substance abuse treatment, physical health care management and wellness services for over 5,000 children and adults annually. We are Oklahoma's only community mental health center certified in the Sanctuary model of care. Using this model, the agency provides trauma-informed care helping to create an environment of safety, identify and manage emotions, process loss and help clients create a future of growth and change. Due to tremendous growth, we are hiring a Behavioral Health Nurse (RN/LPN) at our Tulsa location. As a member of our CRS team, you will have the opportunity to improve the quality of life for our patients by delivering one-on-one clinical guidance and support.

Benefits:
Sign-on Bonus
Competitive 2024 Market Value Salaries.
4% 403B Employer "Gifted" Contribution.
3% Merit and 4% Bonus Increase Potential.
10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays.
Up to 4 weeks Vacation time.
Gym Membership Stipend.
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Plans.
Employer-paid Life Insurance.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability.
Continuing Education Stipend up to $500.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality guidelines for interactions regarding client information.
Ability to communicate clearly to interact with staff, clients, administration, and the community both in person and on the telephone.
Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, clients and the public.

Example of Position Responsibilities:

Process referrals.
Gathers all pertinent health and mental health information.
Conducts initial appointments- Does initial health screenings.
Completes healthcare disease management goals and inserts into comprehensive treatment plan in partnership with behavioral health case manager (in partnership with team).
Supervises Wellness coach(es); conducts face-to-face interviews with clients to discuss wellness goals.
Inputs all pertinent health information into electronic health record.
Developing treatment guidelines that establish clinical pathways for health teams to follow across risk levels or health conditions.
Developing and disseminating reports that indicate progress toward meeting outcomes for client satisfaction, health status, service delivery and cost.
Communication and coordinating care with external health care providers (pharmacies, PCPs, FQHCs, home health agencies etc) and other community service providers utilized by the client.
Education and support focusing on areas such as nutrition, exercise, tobacco cessation, support with averting or managing physical health concerns like heart disease, diabetes, and cholesterol, and support regarding the effects medications have on physical health. Services can include support groups, and individual physical wellness plan development, implementation assistance and support.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to move from location to location, bending, stooping, lifting 25 pounds, communicate clearly, prepare written communications, present information to other employees, process complex information within established procedures/programs, enter data to various programs. Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities.

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 does not exclude any applicants; however all employees are subject to the Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma Drug Free Workplace Policy.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma (CRS) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, CRS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Frank Jeffries, Human Resources Director by calling 918-392-5817