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Position Summary: Provide direct nursing services, mental health assessments and treatment to consumers with serious and persistent mental illness. Spanish/English Bilingual skills are strongly preferred. Essential Job Functions: 1. Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, and crisis interventions. 2. Provide medical case management as needed. 3. Assist consumers with psychological, social development and rehabilitation. 4. Coordinate medical care and intervention with staff and psychiatrist. 5. Draw blood for lab work for consumers. 6. Monitor consumers' vital signs. 7. Administer intramuscular medications. 8. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with MHCD standards. 9. Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required. 10. Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Nurse and Program Manager.EDUCATION: Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado. Experience: 1-3 years experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred. Spanish/English bilingual skills are strongly preferred. Experience working with a diverse population. Skills: Theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications. Working knowledge of laboratory test results. Ability to assess crises situations and intervene appropriately. Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques. Effective written and verbal communications skills. General knowledge of computer technology. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Contact Person: Human Resources Department
Email Address: resumes@mhcd.org


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Published at 01-10-2012
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