Supportive Community Services is designed to engage with and provide services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. The Supportive Community Services team will provide psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services directly with a "whatever it takes" approach. For all Supportive Community Services clients, functioning in major life domains presents significant personal difficulties. These domains include affordable and safe housing; meaningful daily pursuits, including employment; and satisfying interpersonal relationships. Addressing the rehabilitation needs of clients in these key domains will be the team’s essential purpose.

The Registered Nurse is a member of the SCS multidisciplinary team and is responsible for conducting trauma informed psychiatric assessments; assessing physical health needs; making appropriate referrals to community physicians; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with the psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services; and sharing shift-management responsibility with other staff.

Hours/ Salary

Full time, 40 hours per week. Anticipated hiring range is $40.00-$50.00 per hour depending on experience. Includes generous individual benefits package.

(*Full Salary Schedule Range is $40.00-$55.00)
Experience and Skills:

Must be a registered nurse in the state of California and must provide the Human Resources office with a copy of that license. Will be required to obtain professional liability insurance and add TMHA as additionally insured. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and oral/written communication skills. Well defined organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and flexibly. Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision-making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure. Able to deal effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or socio-economic level. Must be responsible and reliable and possess problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Must use reasonable precaution in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business. Conditions of employment include: Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health. Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid CA Driver’s License, at least 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees. Must comply with a TB assessment (possibly a TB test if needed to confirm a negative tuberculosis result) and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.
Job Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 403b Retirement, Vacation/Holiday Paid Time, Paid Sick Time

From: Transitions-Mental Health Association