Phoenix

Arizona

1312 live openings

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Families Forward Crisis Services manager, providing integrated behavioral and physical healthcare, including managing medication, assessing and coordinating physical/medical care, and providing direct services within Families Forward Crisis Services. Will provide medical triage for youth with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED), substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities coming into crisis services. May be responsible for the orderly administration and maintenance of medication which involves administering prescribed drugs both within Crisis Services. Duties include a variety of supportive services and direct interventions with consumers. May render general nursing care and provide medical support in accordance with approved nursing practices. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to providing information and assistance specific to the area of assignment performing admissions screening on new consumers, serving as agency liaison, performing crisis intervention activities, providing case management, providing patient education, and supporting the CSU in the future. In the future, will occasionally provide back up for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and Developmental Disabilities who are in crisis, needing stabilization. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Possession of an Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in Nursing required. Possession of a State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Work required. One-year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons who have a mental illness required. One-year experience treating or working with youth with SED. Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation for job related use required. Familiarity with computers required. Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen. To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all people. CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Salary/Hours: $63,420.02 - $71,986.64 annually; $30.49-$34.61 per hour with annual increases up to $85,730. Compensation may be adjusted based on relevant education and experience. Shift Incentive: + $1.25/hour for hours worked 5pm – 12am | + $2/hour for hours worked 12am – 8am | + $3/hour for weekends worked Friday 5pm – Monday 8am. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 4pm-12am.

Location: ICC 5303 S Cedar st, Lansing & Jolly rd