About this opportunity
Northernlakescmh lists this Nurse opportunity in houghton, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Category
Psychiatric Services
Description
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES NURSE - HOUGHTON LAKE
This is a professional position assigned within a variety of settings, including the interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Nursing Supervisor, as assigned. This position has no direct supervision responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with general Psychiatric Services/ Clinic nursing duties as needed
Responsible for managing the Psychiatric Services Only (PSO) program. This will include the following: Oversight and Case Management of this population
Keeping an up-to-date census of persons served within PSO
Requesting reauthorization when appropriate and making sure all authorizations are current
Linking, as appropriate, PSO persons served with primary care providers
Participate in the completion and documentation of assessments (IPOS, Nursing Assessment, BH-TEDS, LOCUS, AIMs, Consents, Financial Determination and Crisis plain, if indicated, etc.)
Conduct nursing and health care appraisals
Participate in interdisciplinary staffing meetings and other pertinent meetings
Act as a consultant to co-workers as well as other providers in the greater mental health system
Provide information and resources to interested parties relative to specific diagnoses, health concerns, etc.
Administer medications and perform other medical procedures such as medication injections, according to applicable policies. Procedures and standards as appropriate
Collaborate with persons served (and staff) in assessing their nursing needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timeliness, and evaluate progress toward nursing/health goals
Maintain knowledge of mental health symptom otology, intervention and treatment strategies
Assist in setting up of medications for persons served
Assist with general Psychiatric clinic nursing duties, as needed
Coordinate services with other community agents (i.e. pharmacies, PCP) to enhance integrated service delivery
Be the back-up nursing support for all nurses in emergency situations
QUALIFICATIONS: Nursing degree with appropriate licensure (required)
Additional certification may be required
Two (2) years of experience in providing services to consumers who have mental health needs (preferred)
Credentialed by the Authority to provide services in this professional discipline
PAY : $64,782 - $74,282
BENEFITS: Medical Insurance (4 options)
Dental Insurance (2 options)
Vision Insurance (2 options)
Health Savings Account
Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
Holidays (13 days)
Employee Assistance Program
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require irregular hours
This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Occasionally: lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, stretching/reaching, exposure to hazardous material, stooping (bend at waist)
Frequently: exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, talking on the telephone, hearing in person, hearing on the telephone, vision for close work
Constantly: hand/finger dexterity
NLCMHA EEO Statement
Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Days
Number of Openings
New Hire Sign On Incentive
Pay Range
Staff VI
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Open Date
6/26/2026
Location
Houghton Lake Office
About the Organization
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
Worksite address
houghton, MI, 49931, US
Who can apply
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