Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Crisis Intervention (Travelling Role)

Location:

New York City (All Boroughs)
Category: DHS – Homeless Services
Pay Rate: $80 – $85 per hour

Make an impact where it matters most. The NYC Department of Homeless Services is hiring Registered Nurses to join our Crisis Intervention Team. In this field-based role, you’ll provide direct medical and mental health care to individuals experiencing homelessness across the city.

• Conduct medical, mental health, and safety assessments for individuals in need across streets, subways, and parks.
• Partner with DHS Crisis Coordinators, outreach teams, and community partners to build trust and encourage acceptance of services or shelter.
• Identify individuals in crisis who require immediate medical or psychiatric intervention, taking swift action as needed.
• Evaluate risk of harm to self or others and implement emergency responses in accordance with Section 9.58 of the Mental Hygiene Law.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, hospitals, and transport teams for safe transfers and continuity of care.
• Deliver direct, hands‑on medical attention in both field and office settings.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and maintain compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with hospital clinicians (C.P.E.P.) to ensure effective treatment planning.
• Maintain authorization to operate as part of a mobile crisis outreach team (DOHMH approval).

• Active NY State RN License + AHA BLS Certification
• 2+ years in mental behavioral health (experience with vulnerable populations preferred)
• Calm, compassionate, and strong crisis intervention skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays; travel across boroughs required.

• Competitive pay: $80–$85/hour
• Meaningful impact:
  Play a direct role in addressing homelessness and mental health crises across NYC.
• Unique experience:
  Gain unmatched field experience in crisis intervention, public health and behavioral health.
• Collaborative environment:
  Work alongside dedicated professionals across healthcare, social services, and city agencies.

Compensation: $80–$85 per hour