Behavioral Health Resource Nurse

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Behavioral Health Resource Nurse to join our team at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. You will be part of our interdisciplinary team of professionals providing a range of specialized services to children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral health needs. The successful candidate must have a solid background in pediatric mental health care, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the challenges faced by children and adolescents. If you have a passion for helping children and their families, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals, we want to hear from you!The ideal candidate will have a current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field, and at least two years of experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting. You must also possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Finally, you must be committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide specialized mental health care services to children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral health needs
2. Maintain a current Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania
3. Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field
4. Have at least two years of experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health setting
5. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals
7. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
8. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan care accordingly

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Behavioral Health Resource Nurse in Philadelphia, PA, USA is $48,000 to $82,000 per year. The salary range will often depend on experience, qualifications, and certifications.

The job description for a Behavioral Health Resource Nurse typically includes providing mental health treatment, including psychotherapy and medication management, to individuals, families, and/or groups, conducting assessments, coordinating services, providing case management, and collaborating with other health care providers.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, also known by its acronym CHOP, is a children's hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its primary campus is located in the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. The hospital has 594 beds and more than one million outpatient and inpatient visits annually. It is one of the world's largest and oldest children's hospitals and the first hospital dedicated to the healthcare of children.