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Mental Health Clinician I - ABTU- CMHHIP Nursing - Pueblo

Salary

$23.48 Hourly

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IIB 03471 11/26/24

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OBH - CMHIP

Opening Date

11/26/2024

Closing Date

12/31/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Colorado Department of Human Services 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Jazzma Gamboa- jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP)

As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services, and a community partner.

CMHHIP is a 24 hour behavioral health acute care facility that is intended to provide a safe, secure, and therapeutic setting for patients with both psychiatric and medical issues. The services provided include evaluation and treatment for patients who are severely mentally ill, and the goal of this facility is to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and assist them in returning to the community as appropriate.

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Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

Description of Job

About the Position:

This position exists to provide therapeutic work in the psychiatric care and treatment of adults and adolescents with acute and chronic mental illness. Primary responsibilities are the application of knowledge, expertise and experience to establish a therapeutic relationship with the patient and provide safe and effective patient care. The Mental Health Clinician utilizes psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery principles and techniques in all aspects of their assigned responsibilities. This position works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN) and assists with psychiatric nursing care of mentally ill patients; observes, reports and documents patient’s behavior, physical condition, and reactions to medications and treatment, participates in designing and implementing patient treatment plans, monitors and intervenes to ensure a safe and therapeutic patient milieu and provides immediate crisis intervention when indicated. Duties in this position include:

Clinical Skills/ Milieu Management:

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN):

• engage with patients to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship that supports the patient’s psychiatric recovery and mental health

• facilitate certain groups with curriculum provided by Mental Health Clinician II (MHC II) or Nurse Manager, as assigned and scheduled by the charge RN and after competency determined

• co-facilitate other groups with appropriate training/education, for example Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• leads/initiates scheduled alternate programming exercises

• facilitates patient one-to-one sessions providing and documenting interventions which assist the patients toward meeting Plan of Care (POC) treatment goals.

• address and resolve patient issues when possible and refer issues to the patient’s rights advocate as indicated

• escorts patients to activities and appointments on-grounds and in the community.

• utilizes therapeutic interventions to manage crises and management of assaultive and disruptive behaviors

• promptly responds to patient’s psychiatric and/or medical crisis

• understands and practices knowledge of when to report changes in patient condition or complaints such as pain or other medical needs to the RN

• maintains awareness of all 1:1, special precautions, and medical and psych issues for each patient

• responds to duress alarm

• assures all assigned duties are complete and documented each shift

• follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations

• demonstrates knowledge of own scope of practice

Accountability/ Communication:

• knows, utilizes and follows CMHHIP standards and guidelines: Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, and Emergency Response Guides. Follows and maintains infection control standards and regulations. Adheres to CMHHIP Employee Code of Conduct and CMHHIP’s Organizational Ethics policies

• follows and complies with all nursing competencies related to the MHC I

• aware and utilizes the Nursing chain of command

• provide safe/secure transport of patients to programming/treatment locations such as yard, gym, visits, administrative conference room, staffing/dispo reviews, court/community reintegration sites

• knows how to access the nursing drive on the computer and is expected to utilize it.

• responsible for ensuring the educational profile is current and up to date

• participates in the QA/PI process at the unit level as directed by the Nurse Manager.

• attends weekly nursing rounds or reads/reviews and understands information in the NEC minutes to be aware of nursing direction, new information, changes in policy/procedure/instructions etc.

• reports any claims of any type of harassment/workplace violence, alerts public safety/charge RN/Nurse Manager/and nursing appointing authority

• arrives to work on time and is prepared to begin the shift at the scheduled time. Clocks in and out for scheduled work hours to prevent any unnecessary unauthorized overtime

• Follows policies related to use of leave (Addenda C-9 ; Use of Leave), calling off, and scheduling time off

• Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information with co-workers, supervisor(s) and customers so as to anticipate problems and ensure the effectiveness of the department

• adapts communication methods to respond to different audiences to promote a positive environment.

• receives cross shift report from the off going RN and is aware of all 1:1, SP II, medical and psychiatric issues for each patient

• addresses patient complaints at the unit level.

• reports abuse allegations immediately to the charge RN/Nurse Manager/nursing appointing authority and refer to public safety

• alerts the RN to all exceptions, changes in patient status to include suicidal/homicidal ideation, need for medication or RN intervention

• completes and routes paperwork to appropriate area/person (to include incident reports and injury on the job)

• corrects and reports any hazardous environmental findings to the Charge RN

• facilitates relevant, unit-approved nursing groups independently and/or together with MHC II

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Three (3) yearsof relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to

this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation

related to the work assigned to this position equal to three (3) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• experience with initiating/leading behavior health group/activities

• experience with initiating/conducting individual patient one-to-one sessions

• experience with review, adherence, and documentation toward a patient's Individualized Plan of Care

• experience/ability to identify and develop groups based on patient-specific treatment needs

• previous State Experience

Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime both in the clinic, or on patient units throughout CMHIP

• May be required to work overtime as needed on a shift or weekend not part of scheduled hours

• Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal or financial relationships with patients either during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates such a relationship. All relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application;

• Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;

• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete CTI and CPR;

• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled containment to the floor;

• Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield;

• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic;

• Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions;

• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety;

• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;

• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;

• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;

• Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing;

• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;

• Willing and able to travel;

• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening

• Influenza vaccination

• Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado to include.

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

• former employees of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on your application and may not be eligible for employment at CDHS.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

Need help with your application? Click here

The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)

For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

  *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

  information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .

  Our Values:

  We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .

  Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

  We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

  Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

  We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

  Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

  THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

If you are a current or previous state employee, please provide the following information for each state job worked: department, job title, dates worked. If not, please answer N/A.

02

If you are a former State of Colorado employee, please provide your EID (employee identification number will start with 99....), if not applicable type N/A

03

Former State employees who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. If you are a former state employee who was disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.

04

Select each of the Preferred Qualifications you have experience:

• Experience with initiating/leading behavior health group/activities.

• Experience with initiating/conducting individual patient one to one sessions.

• Experience with review, adherence, and documentation toward a patient's Individualized Plan of Care.

• Experience/ability to identify and develop groups based on patient specific treatment needs.

  05

  In an effort to ensure we locate the experience you indicated in question #4, please indicate where this experience is listed on your state application (e.g. X years at ABC Company).

  06

  Please detail your experience in working with patients with acute and chronic mental illness. Include duties performed, types of therapeutic relationship interactions, types of patients (ie. adult, adolescence) and types of patient care you provided.

  07

  Give an example of a time you resolved a patient issue. Describe your technique used to manage the situation / crisis / assaultive or disruptive behavior. Include the results achieved of the interaction.

  08

  Please describe your experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups, leading programming exercises and facilitating one-on-one patient sessions.

  09

  Patient needs consistently change and therefore we need to move staff to other units. Are you willing to be moved to other units to help maintain quality patient care?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Please read carefully. If your answer is no, please indicate what task and/or duty you are not willing and/or able to perform on the next question. Are you able to: Successfully pass all modules of the CMHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics; Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Physical attainment and CPR; Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist; Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down; Withstand impact on own body using an ASP shield; Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for using a defensive tactic; Kneel on one or both knees and stand up again with multiple repetitions; Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety; Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury; Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently; Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; effectively and fluently communicates in English, both verbally and in writing; Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings; Willing and able to travel; 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire; Annual influenza vaccination. _Yes _No If you answer is No for the question above, please document the items you are not willing or able to perform:

  11

  Please acknowledge that even though you may have applied for a position on a specific unit as indicated in this announcement, if the hiring manager chooses to extend a job offer to you, the hiring manager may make you a job offer within the same classification for a different unit within the hospital. These opportunities will be based on vacancies at the time of offer and business needs. All work locations evaluated will remain within CMHHIP."

• Yes

• No

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