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OVERVIEW
OF THE POSITION
Prescribes psychiatric medications and
provides medication evaluations and medication management; provides for the
overall medical supervision, including psychotherapy, of individuals open to
services at Klamath County Mental Health. Must pass a criminal background check
prior to offer of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
t Conducts psychiatric evaluations of chronically mentally ill adult
individuals.
t Provides individual and group consultation and training to mental
health staff.
t May review and approve individual treatment plans and other
documentation required by Medicaid/Medicare and other policy regulations.
t Writes or dictates case notes, letters and reports to maintain
up-to-date records; documents ongoing activity in each individual's file, in
accordance with state and federal requirements; maintains written contact with
individuals and community agencies.
t Provides consultation and training regarding medications to other
treatment staff and providers.
t Educates individuals regarding the appropriate use of medication
and its side effects.
t Provides medication injections to individuals when appropriate and
medically necessary.
t Prescribes, manages and monitors medications for Klamath County
Mental Health (KCMH) individuals.
t Provides advice and consultation on general health care needs of
individuals.
t Coordinates individual health care with the medical community when
needed.
t May conduct commitment hearing examinations and testify as a
non-physician Medical Examiner in civil commitment hearings.
t Participates in On-Call rotation.
t Other duties as assigned.
OCCUPATIONAL
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES
t Minimum - possession of a Master's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental
Health Nursing and Certification (or eligibility for) in Oregon as a
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
t CPR Certification
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL PREPARATION
t Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Master's
Degree in Nursing
t Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; medical and lab
equipment and testing procedures
t Knowledge of medication
t Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
This is a full-time
position with the Mental Health Department. The starting salary for this
position is $5,617 per month. Future increases are reviewed annually and are
based upon performance and movement on a 7 step scale which extends up to a
current maximum of $7,317 per month. This position works 40 hours per week;
exact work schedules will be determined by management. This position is represented
by International Laborers Union, Local 121. This position is classified as Exempt
under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) making it non- eligible for overtime
pay.
Klamath
County offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Employee benefits include the following:
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Excellent Medical, Dental,
Vision & Prescription Insurance options
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Life Insurance and Short-Term
Disability programs
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No-cost Flexible Spending
Account (Section 125) Tax-Savings Plan
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Paid holidays, vacation, and
sick leave benefits
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Excellent Klamath County
Pension/Retirement Plan
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Employee Wellness Program
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On-going professional training
and development programs
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No-cost Employee Assistance
Plan (EAP)
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Deferred Compensation (Section
457) Plan options
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AFLAC supplemental insurance
options
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Free Parking
APPLICATION
& SELECTION PROCESS
To apply, return a completed Klamath
County Employment Application.
Application materials are available from the Klamath County Human
Resources Department located in the Government Center, 305 Main Street, Room
#216, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601-6332. When applying, please reference job number 11-073-424.01.
This position is considered open
until filled. You may submit your
application in person, fax or online via our website, www.klamathcounty.org. Our
telephone number is (541) 883-4296 or toll-free (888) 339-KCHR and our
facsimile number is (541) 883-4270. The selection process will consist of a
review and evaluation of the knowledge and skills on the applications and
resumes submitted. The best-qualified
applicants, as determined by Klamath County, will be considered for employment.
Klamath County enforces a
drug free work place. Successful
applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening.