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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health SUD Dual Diagnosis PHP

Advocate Health · Wauwatosa, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a patient who wasn't ready to change.

What they are checking: Whether they use approaches like motivational interviewing instead of pushing patients away.

Tell me about a time you worked with an interdisciplinary team in behavioral health.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists and others to support recovery.

How do you take care of yourself when working with patients who relapse or struggle repeatedly?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay hopeful and avoid burnout in work with frequent setbacks.

What would you do

A patient with depression and alcohol use disorder says they only drink to cope. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can respond without judgment and connect substance use to the mental health picture.

A patient comes to program clearly intoxicated. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first, assess medical risk and follow program policy calmly.

How would you respond if a patient tells you they're having thoughts of suicide before going home for the day?

What they are checking: Whether they know that outpatient patients need a safety plan and escalation before leaving.

This is a part-time role on a two-week rotation of mostly Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. How would you stay current on patients you see only some days?

What they are checking: Whether they have ways to catch up on patient changes so their care stays consistent.

About the work

This program serves patients with both a substance use disorder and a mental illness. How does a dual diagnosis change how you care for someone?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that both conditions affect each other and must be treated together.

How would you tell whether a patient's symptoms are from a psychiatric illness or from substance use or withdrawal?

What they are checking: Whether they know substances can mimic psychiatric symptoms and that timing and history matter.

What do you teach patients about mixing psychiatric medications with alcohol or drugs?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain dangerous interactions like sedation and overdose risk in plain terms.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36609 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P: Dewey Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 16 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Week 1 - Wednesday & Thursday Week 2 - Thursday & Friday 0730 - 1600 One holiday per year Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Job Description Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters . Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Where You Will Work: Come join our team at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital. Working with our amazing team in our Substance Use Disorder/ Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization Program We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association • Telemetry and ACLS are required within 6 months of hire. What You’ll Do: • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location: At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital you can count on the most comprehensive continuum of behavioral health care in the state. Located on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, our facility offers an ideal healing setting for children, adolescents and adults experiencing mental health or substance concerns. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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