Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Brooklyn, CT

A Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) plays an important role in the mental health industry by providing specialized care to patients with mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression among others. They are responsible for assessing and diagnosing the mental condition of a patient, administering medication and treatments, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Their role also involves providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and teaching patients' families about their loved ones' condition and how to create a supportive home environment.

Before becoming a Psychiatric RN, individuals often have experience in roles such as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Certified Nursing Assistant. To become a Psychiatric RN, one must complete a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Additional specialized training or certification in psychiatric-mental health nursing is highly recommended. Important skills required for this role include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, the ability to work under pressure, and a thorough understanding of mental health laws and ethics.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Psych

  • Ledyard, CT (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ledyard, CT (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PHP.IOP - Quinebaug Treatment Center- Dayville, CT

  • Dayville, CT (6 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dayville, CT (6 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago

health system in New England, has a rewarding opportunity available for an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PHMNP) to provide outpatient PHP and IOP services for adults and...

Addiction Medicine Registered Nurse (RN) - The Ridge Recovery Center

  • Danielson, CT (5 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Danielson, CT (5 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 13 days ago

We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult

  • Chaplin, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chaplin, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical...

Travel Behavioral Health RN

  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Travel Behavioral Health RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Mansfield, CT Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health RN for a 13 week travel assignment...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

  • West Warwick, RI (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Warwick, RI (23 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Reports to: Medical Director of Psychiatry Department: Behavioral Health FLSA Status: Exempt General Responsibilities:...

Registered Nurse, Co-Occurring Disorders, 24 hours, Nights Unit (CDU),

  • Webster, MA (19 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Webster, MA (19 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule...

Inpatient Psych RN (2nd Shift, 32 hours)

  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $2004 / Week The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through...

Behavioral Health RN

  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Behavioral Health RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Norwich, CT....

Travel Behavioral Health RN - $2,217 per week

  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 3 days ago

a Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health for a travel assignment in Norwich Connecticut....

Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,058 to $2,189 per week in Norwich, CT

  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (17 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 4 days ago

a skilled Behavioral Health RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Norwich, CT....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Child/Adolescent Unit

  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Offers a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical...

Travel Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Travel Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse job in Mansfield Center, Connecticut paying $1,903.00 to $2,119.60 weekly....

Registered Nurse - Psych RN

  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Were now seeking Psychiatric Registered Nurses for openings at a behavioral health facility in Mansfield Center, Connecticut....

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mansfield Center, CT (8 miles from Brooklyn, CT)
  • 13 days ago

We are seeking a Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health for a travel assignment in Mansfield Center Connecticut....

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Salary for Psychiatric Rn Jobs in Brooklyn, CT

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMentalHealth research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Psychiatric Rn positions.



Highest Education Level

Psychiatric Rns in Brooklyn, CT offer the following education background
Master's Degree
37.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.6%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Doctorate Degree
9.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.4%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Psychiatric Rns in Brooklyn, CT
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%