Loudoun County's Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services (MHSADS) department is a collaborative team of skilled professionals dedicated to supporting and connecting individuals and their families with person-centered and evidence-based services. Our diverse skills and expertise, whether those include Clinical, Behavioral Health, Residential Support, IT, HR, Finance, Compliance, or Operations each contributes to the wellbeing of our Loudoun County residents and community.

We welcome clinical leaders like you who approach their professional career with enthusiasm and dedication to empowering change, growth, and development in others.

The Registered Nurse (RN) will monitor, supervise, and provide assessment and treatment to individuals with complex mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities. Successful candidate must possess the ability to triage medical and psychiatric conditions, working within a team to oversee treatment.

Job duties include:

• Review of psychiatric and medical conditions; provide critical information as part of treatment planning.
• Responding to urgent psychiatric and medical events.
• Monitoring prescription changes and documentation.
• Educating individuals about psychiatric and medical treatment; and assessing the effectiveness of treatment.
• Serves as the point of contact to triage clients' psychiatric and medical concerns, medication questions, renewals, and refills.
• Coordinates with Discharge Planners following hospitalization to ensure continuity of care.
• Submits authorizations to insurances and helps facilitate Prescription Assistance Applications.

Successful candidate must be flexible and adaptable to work in multiple locations. Willingness to join a team of Residential Nurses and unlicensed staff in providing similar services for the clients living in Loudoun County residential facilities if a need arises.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; two (2) years of nursing work experience related to assigned department, preferably in public or community health or behavioral and/or developmental health services, depending on department; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valued Skills and Experience:

• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
• Excellent observation, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• A solid understanding of nursing interventions for medical and psychiatric diagnoses

• Hold an unencumbered Virginia license as a Registered Nurse and renew and maintain license as required, fulfilling all required continuing education required for licensure Hold or obtain certification required by law or department: CPR/First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Behavior De-escalation certification, HIPAA, and OSHA certifications
• Must be fitted for N-95 (or similar) mask to safely provide on-site services as needed

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check to include fingerprinting, NCIC, credit, DMV, and TB test. Must have a valid driver's license in Virginia or regional state of residence.

Conclusion Loudoun County Regular Full-Time Employees are eligible for comprehensive benefit offerings centered on Physical & Mental Health, Work/Life Balance, Professional Development, and Financial Wellness, including but not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation with Full Pay Transparency
• Retirement Benefits from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Generous Paid Holidays along with Annual, Family, Sick, Civic, and Volunteer Leave Programs
• Group Health Plan Options
• Group Life Insurance
• Exceptional Performance Recognition Programs
• 37.5 Hour/Week Work Schedule Plus On-Call Pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education and Career Development Opportunities