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The Department of Health Services seeks motivated Registered Nurses for full-time and part-time Behavioral Health positions!Starting salary up to $53.54/hour plus a cash allowance of $3.45/hour,
and a competitive total compensation package! What Makes Sonoma County a Great Choice
We offer expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better your community. You can also look forward to a competitive, total compensation package including:An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $600 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangeAbout the Positions
Behavioral Health Psychiatric Nurses work on multi-disciplinary teams to provide medication education and adherence support services, mental status examinations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and medical case management. They work in close collaboration with psychiatrists, case managers, primary care doctors, pharmacies, hospitals, and laboratory services. Typical duties include:Administering medications
Performing nursing assessments
Conducting home visits
Using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Conducting seclusion and restraint
Observing clients and reporting to the clinical team
Collaborating with primary care and other medical providers for continuity of care
Assisting with maintaining client safety by performing safety checks
Assisting clients with preparing meals and completing other daily living skills
Taking and documenting vital signs
Charting and observing clients for signs of medication side effects.
Psychiatric Nurses work as part of a 24-hour multi-disciplinary team in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Psychiatric Nurses in outpatient settings work Monday through Friday during business hours in a clinic and in community settings. Incumbents are expected to be able to work independently with an understanding of when to seek supervision and consultation from the Charge Nurse, Supervising RN, or Psychiatrist. Some of these assignments require the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts. About the programs: About the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
The CSU's dedicated team of licensed mental health clinicians, psychiatric nurses, and psychiatrists provide crisis intervention, medication assessment, stabilization, and information and referral services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week for adults, children, and families experiencing a mental health crisis. The CSU provides up to 23-hours of supportive care, including medications for individuals in an acute mental health crisis. For those needing longer crisis intervention, voluntary crisis residential services or inpatient hospitalization are arranged. Community Mental Health Center (CMHC)
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) provide outreach and engagement and outpatient specialty mental health treatment services to adults living in regionally-based areas of Sonoma County. In addition to providing services to geographically-isolated adults with serious mental illness, CMHCs also provide services to people who are homeless and/or have co-occurring substance abuse disorder problems, and to locally underserved racially and ethnically diverse communities. Adult Medication Support
Adult Med Support provides services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, who currently do not receive comprehensive services. The ideal candidates will possess:Experience providing medication management services and psycho-education to clients in a recovery-oriented, behavioral health setting
Knowledge of best practices in psychiatric nursing, including harm reduction approaches
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
Prior recovery-focused professional experience with substance abuse disorder and/or mental health clients
The ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
A strong desire to work in the public behavioral health system of care
The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now
