MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I - Medium Acuity - CMHHIP - Pueblo Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4378000) Apply MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I - Medium Acuity - CMHHIP - Pueblo Salary$21.05 - $29.48 HourlyLocation Pueblo, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberIIB 01753 02/05/2024DepartmentColorado Department of Human ServicesDivisionOBH - CMHIPOpening Date01/26/2024Closing DateContinuousFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work AddressColorado Department of Human Services 1600 W. 24th Street Pueblo, CO 81003FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis 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. Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events! CDHSCareers 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 JobWe are seeking an exceptional individual interested in working with Adults ages 60 and over. Younger adults ages 18 through 60 with serious physical conditions requiring acute care. This population of patients have acute symptoms of mental illness and severe and persistent mental illness and/or personality disorders concurrent with or without criminal involvement. Patients may have primary psychiatric diagnoses and organic brain disorders while presenting as medically stable. 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.Additionally, as a Mental Health Clinician II you can expect to:
Utilizes and follows CMHHIP standards and guidelines: Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, and Emergency Response Guidelines.
Follow and maintain infection control standards and regulations
Adhere to CMHHIP Employee Code of Conduct and CMHHIP Organizational Ethics policies
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
Address patient complaints at the unit level. Reports abuse allegations immediately to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager or Nursing Appointing Authority and refer to Public Safety
Alert the RN to all exceptions, changes in patient status including suicidal/homicidal ideation, need for medication or RN intervention
Complete and route paperwork to the appropriate area/person (to include incident reports and injuries on the job)
Corrects and reports any hazardous environmental findings to the Charge RN
Facilitate relevant, unit-approved nursing groups independently and/or together with MHC II
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Experience Only:Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned tothis positionOREducation and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupationrelated to the work assigned to this position equal to four (4) yearsSubstitution:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
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.
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 (dpastate.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 InformationHow to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply) The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact [recruiter’s email] 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.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhsada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
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 The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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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
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Please describe your experience facilitating or co-facilitating groups, leading programming exercises and facilitating one-on-one patient sessions.
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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?
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