Position: Assertive Community Treatment Team
Status: Full-Time
Location: Wilmington, NC
Education and Experience Requirements: Active RN/LPN License in NC and one year of experience working with Adult MH population
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages the medication system in conjunction with the psychiatrist, administers and documents medication treatment;
- Manages a secure medication room to support the dispensing of medications, which includes both oral and intramuscular psychotropic medications for beneficiaries in need of such support;
- Screens and monitors the beneficiary for medical problems and side effects;
- Engages in health promotion, prevention and education activities;
- Develop strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed (example reviewing home environment to find cues to remind beneficiary to take medications; work with beneficiary and psychiatric care provider to scale back the number of times medications are taking each day);
- Communicating and coordinating services with other medical providers; and
- Educating the team in monitoring psychiatric symptoms and medication side-effects.
