Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed.

What to expect.

This is an opportunity to help your clients, who may struggle with accessing standard care, meet their goals and ensure they receive the treatment they need.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Helping clients achieve their treatment goals in partnership with the treatment team.
• Communicating and coordinating services with outside medical providers.
• Overseeing medication management under the direction of the team prescriber.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, their support system, community agencies, and the Sheppard Pratt organization to provide comprehensive care.

Work hours typically follow a Monday – Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director’s direct approval and supervision.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay range for this position for RN is $80,000.00 to $88,000.00.

Pay range for this position for LPN is $57,782.40 to $59,571.20. 

What we need from you.

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Possession of a valid license to practice nursing in the State of Maryland:
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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