29 Psychiatry/Mental Health Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$3,004/wk
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Certifications are required to be included at time of submission.
Required Skills / Experience: Psych/Behavioral Health experience and age groups must be listed on the resume
Required Credentials: CPI is offered on-site; must be confirmed at the time of submission
Special Requests: RTO will not be approved in the first 2 weeks during orientation and cannot exceed 7 days. RTO blackout dates: 6/22-7/7, 8/10-8/14, 8/31-9/4, 9/5-9/8, 11/2-11/6, 11/25-11/30, 11/30-12/4, 12/23-12/27, 12/31-1/1/27. Travelers will be required to make up any missed shifts prior to contract ending. Must be willing to take charge shift as scheduled
Unit Details: Provides clinical supervision of mental health workers and must be willing to take charge shifts as scheduled. Co-Occurring Disorders inpatient treatment focuses on sobriety while managing co-occurring psychiatric conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Provides intervention, medically assisted drug and alcohol withdrawal, stabilization, and recovery education. Brattleboro, VT is a very rural area with limited housing options and public transportation.
Shift & Scheduling: Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week. Every other weekend. Possible call.
Floating Requirements: This is a float pool assignment across Child Psych, Adolescent Psych, Adult Psych, Emerging Adult, Adult Intensive, LGBT Psych, and Co-Occurring Disorder/Dual Diagnosis inpatient programs; must be comfortable caring for all age groups.
Psychiatry/Mental Health Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses show compassion for patients with mental health disorders. Duties of the Mental Health nurse include building trust with patients, assessing for acute negative behaviors, and keeping patients safe. Other responsibilities include creating and following care plans and administering treatments and various therapies. Registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in this specialty also collaborate with psychiatrists and other members of the wider behavioral health team. The average annual salary for Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses in the United States ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on license, location, and experience.
Psychiatry/Mental Health Travel Nurse Jobs
Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses care for patients with mental health illnesses. They work in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient centers, or residential centers. Other names for this specialty are Behavioral Health nurses or Mental Health nurses. Psych Nurse job descriptions include administering psychotropic medications, observing for negative side effects, and building rapport with patients. There is a large demand for this specialty. Explore our Psychiatry/Mental Health travel nurse opportunities today.