Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

Mental Health and Addictions Nurse

Summary

The Mental Health and Addictions Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. The RN conducts assessments, develops and implements care plans, administers treatments, and supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive mental health and psychosocial assessments.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
3. Administer and monitor psychotropic and other medications.
4. Perform suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention.
5. Utilize de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques.
6. Provide psychoeducation to patients and families.
7. Support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
8. Maintain accu...