Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II - Psychiatry/Mental Health

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Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II - Psychiatry/Mental Health

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CAREER DESCRIPTION



COMPREHENSIVE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER II
Specialty in Psychiatry/Mental Health

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:

• Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found here ( page 16 ) shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 per hour for all hours paid.
• Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page 14).
• Nurse Hiring Incentive: Upon completion of new employee probation, eligible employees shall receive a one-time lump sum incentive of $1,000, within 2 pay periods.
• Nurse Retention: Upon completion of 10,400 service hours (approximately 5 years of service) in a Nurse classification, you will receive 3% of your annual base salary as a one-time lump sum payment.
• Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is assigned to work in an adult or juvenile correctional or institutional facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.
• Call-Back pay: An employee in this classification who returns to work because of an agency/department request shall be eligible for Call-Back pay as detailed here (page 15)
• Other Additional Premium Pays

This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will establish an openeligible list to fill current and future Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II - Psychiatry/Mental Health positions within Health Care Agency. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower classifications.

THE AGENCY
The County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE PROGRAM Correctional Health Services (CHS) is comprised of two separate entities. Adult Correctional Health Services (ACHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities. Juvenile Health Services (JHS) provides medical, nursing, dental and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care for youth who reside in the County’s four (4) residential facilities operated by OC Probation and Social Services Agency (SSA).

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under direction of the ACHS Administrative Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director, the Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II - Psychiatry/Mental Health general duties are as follows:

• Conduct psychiatric assessment and treatment of mentally ill clients
• Prescribe medication
• Perform crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Independent assessment and evaluation of inmates and detainees including dual diagnosis and seriously mentally ill (SMI) clients
• Case management/rotation through all adult jails
• Medication evaluation, treatment and follow-up
• Weekend coverage of the jail inpatient psychiatric unit may be required
• Consult with psychiatrist as needed

The Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II - Psychiatry/Mental Health incumbents are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to offer and acceptance of employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge:

• Performing psychiatric assessments, including interviewing patients to obtain complete medical histories as well as ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations
• Establishing and documenting treatment plans and prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are detailed and complete for any psychiatrist/physician reviewing to evaluate the plan's effectiveness
• Following standardized protocol in initiating drug therapy, taking responsibility for appropriate dosage, indications, contradictions and side effects
• Assuming preceptorship and other supervision responsibilities for Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing student as needed

Service Oriented:

• Creating a climate of patient-centered care to include confidentiality, privacy, comfort, emotional support, mutual trust, and respect
• Providing genuine and compassionate nursing care towards incarcerated clients
• Applying ethically sound solutions to complex issues related to mentally ill clients
• Relaying essential medical information efficiently to mental health staff for client's continuity of care
• Work collaboratively with other CHS staff and processes, including OC Sheriff personnel

Adaptability and Safety Focus:

• Working effectively in a changing and stressful environment, and adjusting as necessary
• Reducing jail-related liability risks by being compliant with Federal and State laws and mandated standards
• Being aware of any environmental hazards while working inside the facility
• Being alert and aware of personal safety and security while providing care and/or treatment to unstable or unpredictable clients

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
• Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes: completing of a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.)
• The Correctional facilities is a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For detailed information on Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II minimum qualifications, including Physical and Mental Requirements, Environmental and Working Conditions click here.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List: Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gazala Yerunkar at (714) 834-3205 or GYerunkar@ochca.com .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$179,379.20 - $184,288.00 Annually