Psych-MH APRN

Hilo, HI

Posted: 05/24/2023 Job Number: 23980975 Pay Rate ($): 69.0

Job Description

Staff Today Inc. Is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to work at a facility in Hilo, Hawaii. These are registry positions with our company Staff Today Inc.

Pay Rate: $69 / hour

Shift Details:
  • Part-time to full time hours
  • Shifts may vary depending on operational needs
  • At least 3 month assignment

Duties/Tasks for the Psych-MH APRN, include but not limited to:
  • Assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients.
  • Administer screening instruments and conduct semi-structured intake interviews to assess all detainees/inmates for acute and/or persistent mental health needs.
  • Provide MH sick call to assess the mental health needs of detainees/inmates, triage requests for mental health services, and refer detainees/inmates to qualified health care providers as clinically indicated. Non-emergency requests for mental health services may be initiated by detainees/inmates, as well as by mental health, medical, security, and other facility staff.
  • Monitor the mental and behavioral status of detainees/inmates housed in the Special Holding Unit (if applicable) and those detainees/inmates on watch status (i.E., suicide watch, safety watch, Structured Living Unit).
  • Documentation of completion of segregation rounds and any observed and/or reported deterioration of a detainee' s mental health condition. Refer detainees/inmates for any deterioration in mental health status to appropriate qualified healthcare professionals. This position is expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with members of the health care unit, and the mental health team (when staffed) as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in order to provide appropriate treatment planning and step-down plans for detainees/inmates.
  • Obtain and review medical, mental health, and institutional records of detainees/inmates.
  • Assist with various mental health clinics with 704 evaluators or psychiatrists.
Qualification:
  • Experience preferred
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Staff Today Inc. At 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Jesus Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST)


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