Mental Health-Jobs in United States

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the general direction of the team leader or designate, the Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Nurse serves in a multidisciplinary Intensive Case Management Team. Services are primarily provided in community settings, but may also occur in facility settings as required. The nurse provides core mental health and addictions services, including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and support for clients, in partnership with clients, families, and community health resources. Based on an identified client rehabilitation plan, the nurse develops, plans, implements, and maintains a full range of clinical services and client-centered rehabilitation programs.

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program with a minimum of two years of adult or child/youth MHSU nursing experience.
• At least six months of experience supporting clients with substance use issues in a community setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or RPN.
• Current CPR certification required.

• Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment, treatment, and case management methodologies, including motivational interviewing.
• Relevant legislation and community MHSU programs, services, resources, and promotion.
• Knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use the nursing process in mental health treatment, including assessment, planning, implementation, decision-making, organization, prioritization, evaluation, and communication.
• Ability to administer and monitor psychotropic medications for side effects.
• Independent work capability in a community setting.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Initiative, interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and counseling skills, with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Adaptability to program changes.
• Physical ability to perform job duties and operate related equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required by the position.

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