Community Counseling Services, Inc.
Vacancy No
VN1023
Vacancy Name I-CORT RN
Work Location Columbus Main Office
Application Post Date Mar 24, 2025
Location Notes Columbus/West Point/Macon
Employment Type Full Time
Work Schedule M-F 8:00 - 5:00, nights and weekends as needed, available to handle emergencies after hours as needed
Description Service Delivery Expectations:
1. Provides services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness who qualify for services under the Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team (I-CORT) program and serves as a member of the I-CORT multidisciplinary team. 2. Provides services as specified on the weekly schedule. Team members have the ability to provide a variety of functions and must demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in their duties. 3. Provides support to individuals, both on a planned and as-needed basis, to help them accomplish their personal goals, to cope with the stressors of day-to-day living, and to reach goals as identified on the ISP and Recovery Support Plan. 4. Provides nursing assessments in compliance with DMH standards and within the scope of Mississippi Nursing Practice Acts and Rules and Regulations. 5. Evaluates client's response to medications i.e. effectiveness and/or side effects and documents appropriately. 6. Administers medication injections as prescribed by physician/PMHNP and follows all other orders. 7. Provides general health care monitoring, supportive counseling, recovery/resiliency support, and symptom management. 8. Provides services in the individual's natural/community setting 75%-85% of the time. 9. Participates in daily organizational meetings to review service contacts within the past 24 hours and action plan for the current day. 10. Participates in agency MAP teams and staffings when indicated. 11. Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
Documentation and Quality Improvement:
12. Documents appropriate activities in case note format that justify the need for treatment. 13. Maintains case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely. 14. Completes and submits service logs per agency policy. 15. Develops the Recovery Support Plan with input from the multi-disciplinary team. Assists in development of the Individual Service Plan and Crisis Support Plan.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
16. Responds to clients needs in an appropriate and timely manner. 17. Demonstrates appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment.
Support Duties:
18. Completes additional job duties assigned by supervisor. 19. Participates in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services when assigned. 20. Maintains licensure and seeks professional clinical training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Available 24/7 as assigned to respond to needs of individuals enrolled in the I-CORT program. Requires DMH certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment. Requires excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Requires satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site. Requires satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment. Requires valid driver's license and auto liability insurance. Requires ability to transport clients in private vehicle when necessary. Requires completion of annual training in compliance with DMH standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred. Previous experience working with an SMI population in a treatment setting strongly preferred. Working knowledge of the DSM.
Minimum Education Associates Degree
Minimum Requirements Completion of an accredited nursing program; licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Licensure/Certification Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Applications Close Date
Vacancy Name I-CORT RN
Work Location Columbus Main Office
Application Post Date Mar 24, 2025
Location Notes Columbus/West Point/Macon
Employment Type Full Time
Work Schedule M-F 8:00 - 5:00, nights and weekends as needed, available to handle emergencies after hours as needed
Description Service Delivery Expectations:
1. Provides services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness who qualify for services under the Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team (I-CORT) program and serves as a member of the I-CORT multidisciplinary team. 2. Provides services as specified on the weekly schedule. Team members have the ability to provide a variety of functions and must demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in their duties. 3. Provides support to individuals, both on a planned and as-needed basis, to help them accomplish their personal goals, to cope with the stressors of day-to-day living, and to reach goals as identified on the ISP and Recovery Support Plan. 4. Provides nursing assessments in compliance with DMH standards and within the scope of Mississippi Nursing Practice Acts and Rules and Regulations. 5. Evaluates client's response to medications i.e. effectiveness and/or side effects and documents appropriately. 6. Administers medication injections as prescribed by physician/PMHNP and follows all other orders. 7. Provides general health care monitoring, supportive counseling, recovery/resiliency support, and symptom management. 8. Provides services in the individual's natural/community setting 75%-85% of the time. 9. Participates in daily organizational meetings to review service contacts within the past 24 hours and action plan for the current day. 10. Participates in agency MAP teams and staffings when indicated. 11. Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
Documentation and Quality Improvement:
12. Documents appropriate activities in case note format that justify the need for treatment. 13. Maintains case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely. 14. Completes and submits service logs per agency policy. 15. Develops the Recovery Support Plan with input from the multi-disciplinary team. Assists in development of the Individual Service Plan and Crisis Support Plan.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:
16. Responds to clients needs in an appropriate and timely manner. 17. Demonstrates appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment.
Support Duties:
18. Completes additional job duties assigned by supervisor. 19. Participates in interagency collaboration for the provision of client services when assigned. 20. Maintains licensure and seeks professional clinical training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Available 24/7 as assigned to respond to needs of individuals enrolled in the I-CORT program. Requires DMH certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment. Requires excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Requires satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site. Requires satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment. Requires valid driver's license and auto liability insurance. Requires ability to transport clients in private vehicle when necessary. Requires completion of annual training in compliance with DMH standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in a mental health setting strongly preferred. Previous experience working with an SMI population in a treatment setting strongly preferred. Working knowledge of the DSM.
Minimum Education Associates Degree
Minimum Requirements Completion of an accredited nursing program; licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Licensure/Certification Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
Applications Close Date