Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Requirements:
Must have a valid CA NP license. CPR required. Two
years clinical practice in psychiatry as a Nurse Practitioner with
strong emphasis working with chronic mentally ill and co-occurring
disorders.
Job Duties:
Evaluates and determines clients’ need for
medications; dispenses, and administers medications as necessary.
Furnishes medications under the supervision of a psychiatrist and
follows standardized procedures. Monitors medication compliance and
response to medication.
Performs psychiatric evaluations; screens for health-related concerns
and work with program staff refers to appropriate physical health care
provider agency when necessary.
Completes initial health screening for all enrolled members of the
assigned program(s).
Participate as an active member of treatment team that reviews,
discusses and determines the course of treatment for clients. In this
capacity, provides consultation and guidance for treatment planning.
Assesses the psychiatric needs (and medical conditions that may
impact psychiatric conditions) for enrolled members of the assigned
program(s).
Evaluates members for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and
inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression,
and determines whether the client’s condition is severe enough for
referral to a higher level of care.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Requirements:
Must have a valid CA RN license required. CPR required. Two years
clinical practice in psychiatric care with strong emphasis working with
chronically mentally ill and dually diagnosed clients.
Job Duties:
Provides nursing care directly or indirectly to the mental health
client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. Emphasis is
placed upon the effective assessment of client needs, effective
available resources, delivery of mental health services to include:
crisis intervention, medication support, targeted case management,
individual rehab, family and group services. In addition, the RN only
can also provide individual psychotherapy.
Functions as a client advocate with all other care providers.
Works collaboratively with the Exodus physician and nurse
practitioner to provide a comprehensive medical system of recovery based
services.
Provides ongoing and spontaneous education to all clients to promote
a healthier lifestyle and make better choices for self care.
Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT)
Requirements:
Must have a valid CA LPT license required. CPR required. Two years
clinical practice in psychiatric care with strong emphasis working with
chronically mentally ill and dually diagnosed clients
Job Duties:
Provides nursing care directly or indirectly to the mental health
client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. Emphasis is
placed upon the effective assessment of client needs, effective
available resources, delivery of mental health services to include:
crisis intervention, medication support, targeted case management,
individual rehab, family and group services. Functions as a client
advocate with all other care providers.
Works collaboratively with the Exodus physician and nurse
practitioner to provide a comprehensive medical system of recovery based
services.
Provides ongoing and spontaneous education to all clients to promote
a healthier lifestyle and make better choices for self care.
Mental Health Workers
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license. CPR preferred. Two (2) years
clinical experience in the mental health field. Strong verbal and
written communication skills. Ability to work independently and show
mature judgment
Job Duties:
Coordinate and provide transportation for clients to services,
appointments, meetings, discharge placements, shelters and activities
via program vehicles. Assists in providing a safe, clean, comfortable
and therapeutic environment Assists clients with varied activities -
example paperwork, planning activities, leisure activities. Assist
clients to maintain a safe environment. Assists with meals and dining
room assignments.
Orders and may administer IM psychotropic medications to clients.
Monitors clients’ vital signs and symptoms to ensure that clients are
not experiencing medical complications requiring
Case Manager I
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license. CPR required. Three (3) years
clinical experience in the mental health field.
Job Duties:
Serves as primary service coordinator for Department contracted
clients available on a 24-hour basis.
Assists client in the development of personal service plans.
Facilitates client groups as indicated.
Assists clients in applying for Social Security and SSI benefits.
Acts as community liaison. Assists clients with housing resources and
other placement.
Maintains current and complete clinical records.
Possess knowledge of all Department programs forms and requirements
to insure proper client enrollment and continuation in the program.
