All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Pickaway Correctional
Agency Contact Name and Information: Michele.Addison@drc.ohio.gov
Work Location: 11781 State Route 762
Orient, Ohio, 43146
United States
Compensation: $57.53
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: Not Specified
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: 1199
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
What You'll Do- Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
- Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
- Prescribes medication as needed
- Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
- Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
- Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols
- Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates
- Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions
- Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
- Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
- Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
- Maintains clinical competency
Additional Information Application Procedures: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
- When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
- We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
- We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
Qualifications: Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric/mental health specialty & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.
Job Skills: Nursing, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Listening, Decision Making, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication.
