Nurse Clinician (35 Hour) - #210521-5915HC

State of Connecticut - New Haven, CT - Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we want you to join us! The (CMHC) is currently recruiting for a Nurse Clinician (PCN 26689), within our Mobile Crisis Unit located at 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT. This position is Monday through Friday, first shift, full-time, 35 hours per week, and 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You will have to opportunity to: Provide both traditional nursing functions as well as skilled psychotherapeutic care for a patients presenting for services in our Mobile Crisis Intake and Evaluation Services Unit; Complete comprehensive Initial Nursing and Clinical Assessment for patients with acute psychiatric and addictive problems; Coordinate Suboxone and other Medication Assisted Treatments for patients in addiction consultation services; Assist with community mobile crisis calls; Provide direct patient care that includes education, counseling, medication administration and documentation of the treatment and progress made by the patient. The vision of CMHC is to treat people with mental illness in their communities, to provide a place for researchers from many fields to find new treatments, and to teach professionals in the care of mental illness. CMHC treats individuals suffering from severe and persistent psychosis, depression, anxiety, addictions (including alcoholism, cocaine, and gambling) and those with co-existing mental health and addiction problems. CMHC is nationally recognized for its research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction. The , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services , is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. Our employees participate in a that includes healthcare coverage, and a retirement plan, as well as paid time off! We encourage a to all employees. Selection Plan This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system. This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications to this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the job classification. Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact . PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Departments of Children and Families and Mental Health and Addiction Services and University of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care this class is accountable for conducting individual, group or family therapy, performing clinical assessments, history taking and mental status examinations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Elicits and records health history of client and/or patient; performs initial assessment using observation, interviews, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion; leads or co-leads psychotherapy groups or family therapy with other professionals; assesses, develops, implements and evaluates a written client and/or patient treatment plan for individuals and/or families; provides clinical supervision regarding assessment and intervention of crisis situations; counsels clients and/or patients and families about illness, medication and health habits; documents all care given; refers complex or emergent conditions to a physician, psychiatrist or psychologist according to predetermined guidelines; may perform some emergency medical treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment for shock or hemorrhage and treatment for emotional crises; may prescribe medication; may order laboratory tests as needed to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings on physical examination; may provide individual therapy; may perform mental status examinations; may lead multidisciplinary teams; may provide clinical supervision for ward milieu including writing ward and/or unit treatment programs; may assist in training students and health professionals; performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of psychiatric nursing processes with emphasis on clinical interviewing and individual, group and family psychotherapy; considerable knowledge of current modalities of treatment available for psychiatric patients with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approaches; considerable knowledge of theories and treatments of mental illnesses; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to observe changes in patient behavior; ability to make inferences and differential nursing diagnoses based on data available. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of experience as a professional nurse. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a psychiatric setting in supervised individual, group and/or family therapy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED 1. A Bachelor's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience. 2. Master's degree in nursing may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license as a registered professional nurse in Connecticut. 2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. 3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. 4. Within the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, incumbents in this class who write medications must have a current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse issued by the Department of Health. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Apply Online The State of Connecticut is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities and persons with disabilities.... - Permanent - Full-time

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