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Community Mental Health Nurse

Salary

$38.79 - $52.12 Hourly

Location

Lincoln County, OR

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-45 (191)

Department

Health and Human Services

Division

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Opening Date

05/16/2025

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Position Summary

Lincoln County's Behavioral Health Division is looking to add a Community Mental Health Nurse 2 to their team. This position performs a wide variety of community based, professional mental health nursing duties, which includes direct patient care and nursing case management. This position also promotes physical and emotional health, addresses health concerns of patients, educates clients on various health care issues and provides information on health choices.

This role is also responsible for maintaining records and files according to all applicable County policies and procedures and makes reports as required, and maintain client contact to comply with Division productivity standards.

Behavioral Health Division on Lee Street in Newport

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

JOB FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS are critical and fundamental responsibilities of the position of all CMHN2s. The incumbent must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Community Health Nurses will follow the six standards of practice:

+ Assessment – By means of home visits and/or office-based visits, conduct patient interviews and chart review, work with clients to develop a plan of treatment. Documents assessment in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process. Performs emergency general mental health assessment, referral and counseling duties, including crisis intervention, as required. May provide direct observation of clients taking medication or observe clients filling pill minders.

+ Diagnosis and Priorities – Analysis of the assessment to derive a mental health diagnosis and service priorities. Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the client’s involvement in developing a plan of care.

+ Outcomes identification – Based on the diagnosis the CMHN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.

+ Planning – Develop a plan that is client-centered and reflects best practices by identifying strategies, action plans and alternatives to meeting expected outcomes. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by care team and individual being served.

+ Implementation – The CMHN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, administration of long acting injectables, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and education. Documents activities and status of care coordination.

+ Evaluation – Apply on-going progress assessment to revise plans, interventions and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the individual. Documents changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.

Other Functions:

+ Attend and participate in team meetings, trainings, and activities to further the mental health of the community.

+ Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team for identified clients as indicated.

+ Provide staff training relative to best practices, as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

Associates and/or Professional Certification

Specifics: Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Experience Level

Two- Three years

Specifics: Two years of experience in a mental health setting.

Substitution Note: Lived experience with mental health may substitute for years of experience.

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required

Specifics: Must obtain within 30 days upon hire.

Other Licenses

Specifics: Must possess a valid license to practice in the State of Oregon as a Registered Professional Nurse as defined by statutes or administrative rules, which include but are not limited to ORS 678.010 to 678.360 at the time of hire. The employee is required to maintain current and active licensures and certifications, as applicable, and to provide the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals

Desirable Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Knowledge of:

+ The principles, practices, methods, and procedures of nursing as applied to community and public mental health.

+ The uses and effects of medications.

+ Issues of alcohol and drug abuse.

+ The "strength-based" model of behavior change.

+ Problem-solving techniques and negotiation skills in accordance with motivational interviewing and behavior change theory.

+ Utilization of community resources.

+ Medical record keeping practices.

+ Functions and resources of private and public agencies.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Lincoln City, Oregon

Lincoln County, OR | Official Website (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/)

Health & Human Services | Lincoln County, OR

Behavioral Health | Lincoln County, OR (https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/636/Behavioral-Health)

For more information, please reach out to [email protected]

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

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Briefly describe any experience you have in teaching individuals information to support their overall health.

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Employer

Lincoln County

Address

210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365

Phone

541-265-4157 541-265-0375

Website

http://www.co.lincoln.or.us