Nursing Careers in Northern NY

Working with us

At Citizen Advocates, we provide care for people in need of mental health treatment, addiction recovery or intellectual and developmental disabilities services. We achieve this through a person-centered approach that supports each individual’s choices while focusing on a person’s whole health, not just the symptoms that brought them to us.

Full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities are available.

WE’RE OFFERING RNs:

$7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time positions
$10 shift differential for overnights (4 p.m. – 7 a.m.)
$5,000 annual incentive for all full-time nurses working in a behavioral health urgent care center
An additional $5,000 geographic pay incentive for all full-time nurses working at our Watertown clinic (to be reviewed annually)
$34-45 per hour as a starting wage
Four to six weeks of paid on job training / mentoring
A great benefits package

WE’RE OFFERING LPNs:

$2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time LPN positions
$2 shift differential for overnights (4 p.m. – 7 a.m.)
$2,500 annual incentive for all full-time nurses working in a behavioral health urgent care center
$5,000 geographic pay incentive for all full-time nurses working at our Watertown clinic (to be reviewed annually)
$23.50-29.45 per hour as a starting wage
Four to six weeks of paid on job training / mentoring
A great benefits package.

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A nurse stands with her arms crossed proud of her career at Citizen Advocates.

Meet Kamie

Registered Nurse Kamie O’Connor leads with heart and hands-on experience as the Associate Director of Nursing for Citizen Advocates’ behavioral health urgent care centers in Malone, Ogdensburg and Watertown. After 15 years in the restaurant industry, the North Bangor native followed her passion for helping others—earning her nursing credentials and joining Citizen Advocates in 2018 as a floor nurse.

Whether she’s supporting midnight shift staff through a cross-site buddy system or helping walk-in patients during peak hours, Kamie leads by example—always ready to jump in wherever she’s needed.

“I couldn’t see myself doing anything else, honestly,” she says. “When I’m here it feels like I’m home. You go home feeling good at night because you’ve made a difference in someone else’s life.”

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We provide a variety of great benefits, including

Generous paid time off

Full medical, dental and vision benefits

401k plan with employer matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Discounts at some of our business affiliates

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As an employer of choice in our communities, we provide a culture of:

Communication

Listening honestly, respectfully and thoughtfully to foster trust among ourselves and those we serve

Collaboration

Building bridges within and outside of our departments to ensure whole-person care

Valuing everyone

Everyone is valued and each of us plays an equally important role in our success

Ownership and Support

We are committed to making lives better; whatever the need may be and regardless of our titles, we work together to support one another

Thriving Together

By focusing on quality, whole-person care we contribute to our success and the success of those we serve, truly making lives better

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Northern New York life

With locations from Lake Champlain in the east to Lake Ontario in the west, a career at Citizen Advocates is perfect for anyone who enjoys all seasons and being outdoors. We have several mountains nearby for those who like hiking, four-wheeling, skiing and snowmobiling. We also have many nearby lakes and rivers for those who enjoy fishing, boating or kayaking. For those who enjoy a taste of a big city with a wealth of shopping and entertainment opportunities, Montreal and Ottawa, Canada are just a short drive away. Plus, our communities offer a quality of life and cost of living that is great for families.

What can we help you find?

“I became a nurse to make a difference in people’s lives. That’s what we do here every day.”

Working with us

WE’RE OFFERING RNs:

$7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time positions

$10 shift differential for overnights (4 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

$5,000 annual incentive for all full-time nurses working in a behavioral health urgent care center

An additional $5,000 geographic pay incentive for all full-time nurses working at our Watertown clinic (to be reviewed annually)

$34-45 per hour as a starting wage

Four to six weeks of paid on job training / mentoring

A great benefits package

WE’RE OFFERING LPNs:

$2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time LPN positions

$2 shift differential for overnights (4 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

$2,500 annual incentive for all full-time nurses working in a behavioral health urgent care center

$5,000 geographic pay incentive for all full-time nurses working at our Watertown clinic (to be reviewed annually)

$23.50-29.45 per hour as a starting wage

Four to six weeks of paid on job training / mentoring

A great benefits package.

Meet Kamie

We provide a variety of great benefits, including

Generous paid time off

Full medical, dental and vision benefits

401k plan with employer matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Discounts at some of our business affiliates

As an employer of choice in our communities, we provide a culture of:

Communication

Collaboration

Valuing everyone

Ownership and Support

Thriving Together

Northern New York life

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