Mental Health Nurse Specialist

1 month ago


Ventura, California, United States Ventura County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Nurse Specialist to join our team at Ventura County Behavioral Health. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct and indirect mental health services to patients and the community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Initiates, coordinates, and performs a wide variety of professional activities in the delivery of direct and indirect mental health services to patients and to the community.
  • Provides individual counseling, leads or co-leads group counseling sessions, and conducts family conferences.
  • Administers medications and monitors their use and side effects.
  • May provide functional and clinical supervision to student nurses and other disciplines.
  • Maintains all necessary records and patient charts; collects data for research and evaluation.
  • Identifies community agencies and resources that can assist patients; serves as a liaison on patient's behalf.
  • Provides crisis intervention including evaluation, counseling, and consultation with law enforcement agencies; may be designated to escort patients for involuntary admission under Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; explains and enforces legal rights.
  • Coordinates various tasks relative to the delivery of services in assigned program.
Requirements
  • Requires one (1) year of full-time professional registered nursing experience providing direct patient care in a mental health setting.
  • Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
  • Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license by first day of employment.
Working Conditions

Duties are performed in a variety of settings which, depending on assignment, may include inpatient or outpatient facilities or field work in patient homes. Field work will conclude utilizing private or County vehicles for transportation from office to patient homes. Tasks will range from sedentary to those that may require alertness and strength in a crisis situation.



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