Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleCommunity Mental Health Nurse
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $54045 to $68637 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be currently in title, or be reachable on eligibility list, OR
You must take and pass a Civil Service examination to be considered for appointment to this position.
Candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State, or possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State. (You must obtain your New York State license within one year of the date of appointment or action will be taken to remove you from the position.)
AND EITHER
a bachelor's or higher degree in one of the areas listed below* AND
two years of professional clinical nursing experience, including at least one year as described below **
OR
30 college credits in the areas listed below* IN ADDITION TO an associate's degree in nursing or completion of a three-year nursing program (attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your OC-APP)
AND
three years of professional clinical nursing experience, including at least one year as described below **
* acceptable areas include nursing, health care administration, public administration in a health care area, public health, community mental health, community mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, biology, social work or human services.
The 30 credits may include up to two statistics courses. Courses/degrees in physical education, recreation therapy, English, history, math, anthropology, languages, etc. are NOT acceptable.
** one year of experience in providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, or alcohol or substance abuse in a COMMUNITY SETTING, e.g., a halfway house, visiting nurse, or a community clinic.
Duties Description Identification of health care needs for consumers living in Family Care Homes in Delaware County.
The Community Mental Health Nurse will work within the framework of a treatment team to provide nursing services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities and their caretakers/families. You will visit the individual's home to identify factors in the social, psychological and physical environment which may contribute to the individual's disability; make recommendations for emergency or continuing care; suggest alternative treatment plans; teach caretakers/family methods of dealing with emergencies; and provide advice related to the medical, and social wellbeing of the individual in the community. You will intervene in crisis situations, administer emergency treatment; engage in treatment modalities such as health teaching, individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy or milieu therapy as appropriate; work with appropriate community agencies as necessary and insure a coordinated team treatment plan. You may supervise and counsel paraprofessional and professional personnel in community mental health activities and participate in the staff development and teaching program of the team.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide treatment plan service delivery
Ensures that individuals are safe and protected from abuse at all times.
Provide timely and comprehensive assessments for inclusion and development of the ISP, IPOP and PONS.
Provide ongoing training in medication administration for family care providers, individuals and staff.
Provide nursing support for consultation to those involved in the implementation of the individual’s treatment plan
Provide health related in-services, formal training and sensitivity testing for staff and care providers.
Additional Comments Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Broome DDSO - Human Resources Office
Email Address opwdd.sm.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit an application form PRF-1 to the Human Resources Office on or before the closing date indicated above.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.