REQ#: 56000033

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an FLSA non-exempt position. This member of the ACT multi disciplinary team is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing of a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff.

The incumbent reports to the Director III, and/or lead Mental Health Nurse and performs duties by proceeding alone under standard practices and referring questionable situations to the supervisor.  In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and standards and established Region Ten policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required.  For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. The incumbent in this position must be a registered nurse (RN) with one year of experience in the provision of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with three years experience in the provision of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness.

The incumbent must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for consumer rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must have a valid driver’s license for the state in which the program operates.  Able to perform CPR/First Aid.  Must be able to access an array of living arrangements (steps).  Must be able to teach: health issues/ADC skills.  Be physically able to handle a crisis – lift objects (bags of groceries, vac, help transport a consumer from wheel chair to car).

POSITION LOCATION: Region Ten

                     800 Preston Ave.

                     Charlottesville, VA 22903

GRADE:      Grade 9:    LPN

     Grade 11:   RN

Pay Range: $24.04 – 30.03, Depending on qualifications

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week as scheduled