Current Career Opportunities for Oahu
- updated 3/24/09
Position: Mental Health Technician (Psych. Tech.)
Status: Call-in
Job Summary: Responsible to carry out rehabilitation and support functions such as psychosocial rehabilitation programming, treatment planning, education, support, and provide crisis intervention. (PBS) plans.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or High School equivalency; and completion of twelve (12) credits or four (4) classes of college coursework in social work, human services, human development, psychology, or a closely related field.
Minimum Field-of-Expertise: Work experience with adults with persistent mental illness, co-morbid medical conditions, including physical disabilities. A plus if CNA certified. Have one (1) year experience in the provision of psychological or social, or counseling services in a human service delivery setting that includes interviewing clients and/or observing and recording behaviors for use in the development and implementation of treatment, rehabilitation or service plans.
Preferred Experience: Comfortable in large group settings.
Position: Residential Crisis Managers
Status: Part-time & Call-in
Location: Likini (LCRS)
Job Summary: This member of residential services team has a responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions, and to assist in treatment and crisis intervention; also provides substance abuse services, education, support, and consultation to residents and families as needed. The resident manager facilitates the admission and discharge process for the assigned site, in collaboration with the Registered Nurse on duty, case management and/ or crisis worker.
Minimum Education: Minimum Education: Must have a Bachelors degree in one of the behavioral health sciences.
Minimum Field-of-Expertise: 1 years of specialized work experience required
Preferred Experience: Work experience with adults with severe mental illness
Position: Case Management Specialist
Status: Full-Time (CBCM)
Job Summary: The Community Based Case Management (CBCM) Case Management Specialist shall be a member the multi-professional team responsible for ensuring all consumers are provided with a complete an integrated consumer-centered intake assessment. The assessment shall include, but not be limited to, consumer strengths, preferences, abilities, needs, and historical data regarding the consumers family, social support, cultural influences and medical status including psychiatric illness, substance abuse legal; employment, education, abuse and neglect issues, crisis planning and activities of daily living.
Minimum Education: A Bachelors degree with a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit ours in courses such as counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, social welfare, sociology, or other behavioral science AND 1-1/2 years of specialized experience. An exception maybe made for the above-mentioned educational requirements, on an individual case by case basis, if a candidate meets the following combination of required minimum education & experience: 1) HS diploma or GED or AA PLUS CSAC or 2) HS diploma or GED or AA PLUS either a) at least twelve (12) hours earned college credit hours in human services/social services subject OR b) at least forty (40) hours of continuing education in human/social services subject. The continuing education may consist of seminars, conferences, adult education courses, certification coursework, employer training or similar educational activities. 3) Required Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years Full-time work experience providing direct behavioral health services to severe & persistently mentally ill (SPMI) consumers & demonstrated working knowledge of cultural norms, values and issues related to cultural diversity in Hawaii and demonstrated working knowledge of the health/human services system and community resources of Hawaii. 4) Required References: Three verified professional references attesting to the individuals skills, ability & competency to meet the position duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Field-of-Expertise: Strong clinical skills and experience demonstrating competence in problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and clinical competencies in providing education and training to staff members.
Required Experience: Must meet minimum educational and/or experience as noted above; interest and knowledge of current trends and new developments in the mental health field for the adult target population.
Position: Registered Nurse (Case Management)
Status: Full-Time
Job Summary: The Community Bases Case Management (CBCM) RN shall be a member the multi-professional team responsible for conducting psychiatric and medical assessments, basic health care, education, and coordination of medical needs; coordination of appointments/referrals with community physicians, manage, and monitor psychotropic medication administration under the supervision/order of the psychiatrist. The RN shall have an active role in the provision of case management and rehabilitation Services. The RN shall work with the consumer and their support system on the management of symptoms, the development of wellness responses to co-morbid conditions, and development of CM team skills to manage complex health conditions, under the direct supervision on the Care Hawaii, CBCM Team Leader and/or CBCM Psychiatrist.
Minimum Education: Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Hawaii, Masters, Bachelors or Associate degree, and have two (2) years experience, in mental health nursing.
Minimum Field-of-Expertise: Strong clinical skills and experience demonstrating competence in problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and clinical competencies in providing education and training to staff members.
Required Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health; interest and knowledge of current trends and new developments in the mental health field for the adult target population. Inpatient/outpatient psychiatric nursing preferred.
Job Title: Counselor
Status: Full-time
Location: Oahu (ADAD-PSD)
Job Summary: The Counselor position is responsible for a variety of treatment services to include: referral, screening, assessment, intake and orientation, treatment and discharge planning, crisis management, counseling (individual and group), education, case management, charting, and community outreach. Additionally, the Counselor has knowledge in theater, music, creative writing, arts and crafts.
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of professional, counseling experience; or Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or Human Service-Related Field and 1 years of professional counseling experience, and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) is preferred through the State Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.
Minimum Field-of-Expertise: At least 3 years professional experience working with clients who have substance abuse problems, with a High School Diploma or G.E.D or at least 1 year professional experience working with clients who have substance abuse problems, with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Preferred Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience with the adolescent population who has drug/alcohol related issues. The individual must have a working knowledge concerning evidenced-based practices of treatment adolescents. In addition, minimum of 1 year in teaching the arts.
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