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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Salary: $Not stated

JOB SUMMARY:

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>The Outreach Coordinator in the Behavioral
Healthcare Services setting performs duties within
the scope of practice for his/her license as
defined by California Department of Consumer
Affairs. Behavioral Health Services professionals
functions part of an interdisciplinary team per
the Mental Health Department policies and
procedures. They follow the guidelines of practice
for the treatment of patients with psychiatric
illnesses. The Outreach Coordinator performs the
initial assessment of psychiatric patients to
determine in collaboration with the psychiatrist
what level of care is required for treatment. The
Outreach Coordinator oversees the quality of
outreach activities for the Department of Mental
Health at CHSB. Nursing policies also address the
range of practice for a registered nurse at this
hospital. Interdisciplinary and Psychiatric
Credentialing Committees regulate the practice of
other Mental Health Practioners. This position
requires the full understanding and active
participation in fulfilling the Mission of
Community Hospital of San Bernardino. It is
expected that the employee will demonstrate
behavior consistent with the Core Values. The
employee shall support Community Hospital of San
Bernardino strategic plan and the goals and
direction of the quality improvement, process, and
activities.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of two
2 years psychiatric nursing or alternate
professional role in an acute setting with
responsibility for admission assessment, crisis
intervention and mental status assessment.
Community liason and MAB experience is required
EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS Associates degree in Nursing is
required. Alternative credentials may include
LCSW, MFCC, Ph.D Bachelors degree in Nursing is
preferred. Minimum of two 2 years psychiatric
nursing or alternate professional role in an acute
setting with responsibility for admission
assessment, crisis intervention and mental status
assessment. Current Ca RN Lic.,BLS and 51-50
certifications are required. Community liason and
MAB experience is also required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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None Associate degree