Crisis & In-Patient Mental Health Clinician

Careers In Government, Inc.; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers In Government, Inc. is recruiting for a psychiatric nursing role in California. The position involves working as part of a therapeutic team, monitoring patient behavior and providing medications as needed. You will maintain clinical records and prepare progress reports while participating in ongoing training.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, referrals, and coordinating with community agencies. A relevant California license and driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience providing nursing in a medical or psychiatric setting.
• Possession of a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a therapeutic team.
• Monitors behavior and functioning level of patients.
• Provides psycho-educational materials, information or medication.
• Maintains clinical records.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Administers routine medication orders.
• Monitors patients' medical needs.
• May have responsible charge of an intensive in-patient residential treatment facility during an assigned shift.
• Interviews persons to determine need for acute psychiatric treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention for families and consumers.
• Makes referrals to other programs.
• Consults with community agencies regarding clients in crisis.
• Assists with telephone coverage.
• Participates in continuing in-service training, supervisory conferences and staff meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Team-based care

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Education

California license as Psychiatric Technician / RN / LVN

California driver's license

Job description

Careers In Government, Inc. is recruiting for a psychiatric nursing role in California. The position involves working as part of a therapeutic team, monitoring patient behavior and providing medications as needed. You will maintain clinical records and prepare progress reports while participating in ongoing training.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, referrals, and coordinating with community agencies. A relevant California license and driver's license are required.