Salary : $131,681.68 - $160,059.89 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 24-334050-01
Department : Health & Social Services Dept
Opening Date : 03 / 15 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!
Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery.
It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems.
We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.
Click here to learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Division .
THE POSITION
Behavioral Health Services / Outpatient Programs :
- The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in the behavioral health outpatient programs performs high level licensed clinical duties under the guidance of a physician within the clinics and in the community including critical assessment of the client's needs (including physical health), psychiatric conditions and current status;
- health evaluation and screening; patient care instruction, dispensing of psychotropic oral medication and administration of long-acting injectable medications;
- conducts brief individual education and counseling to patients and / or family members regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and physical health follow-up, encourages linkage to health services;
- consults with the physicians and clinical program colleagues; addresses medication issues and pharmacy concerns and requests;
reconciles medication inventories, coordinates pharmacy deliveries and completes accurate and timely documentation. To support client recovery and resilience, the BH Nurse engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.
e., assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change); educates other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects;
and when clients are in agreement, develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed (e.g., behavioral tailoring, development of individual cues and reminders.)
Family Health Services / Medical Clinics :
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant functions at an expanded level of responsibility by utilizing services of the nurse practitioner or the physician assistant within the framework of mutually established medical protocols and guidelines.
Under the general direction of a physician, Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants assess and diagnosis medical needs of ambulatory and medical clinic patients, develop and implement treatment and intervention plans and evaluate patient's progress.
They also conduct education / referral; case management; health promotion; disease prevention; community outreach; and medication administration.
EXPERIENCE
Clinic, hospital or public health experience is desired.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Nurse Practitioner :
- Current California Registered Nurse License, and
- Current California Nurse Practitioner Certification, and
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Certification
Physician Assistant :
Current California Physician Assistant License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Current Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate
- Current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration
- Based on assignment, a valid California Driver's License, Class C
Click here for the 'Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant' Job Description
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
SELECTION PROCESS
05 / 21 / 2024 - 5 : 00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
06 / 24 / 2024 - 5 : 00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents for next application review.
07 / 30 / 2024 - 5 : 00pm (PST) Deadline to submit application for required documents for next application review date
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and / or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed.
Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process;
as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.
These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree / transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and / or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. EOE / AA
Please note that all dates / times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
For Nurse Practitioner : A valid California Registered Nurse License, a California Nurse Practitioner Certificate, a National Nurse Practitioner Certificate, a current Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate, and a current Controller Substance Registration Certificate* from the Drug Enforcement Administration are required for this position.
All candidates must submit proof of a valid licenses and certificates by the application review date with the exemption of the Controller Substance Registration Certificate*.
Candidates who fail to submit a copy of their licenses and certificates
For Physician Assistant : A valid California Physician Assistant License, a current Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate, and a current Controller Substance Registration Certificate* from the Drug Enforcement Administration is required for this position .
All candidates must submit proof of a valid license and certificates by the application review date with the exemption of the Controller Substance Registration Certificate*.
Candidates who fail to submit a copy of their license and certificates by the application review date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
NOTE : *Controller Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration must be submitted prior to appointment.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to .
Be sure to include the recruitment title (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) and the recruitment number (24-334050-01) in your email or fax.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE.
Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score.
Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment / testing / examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process;
therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.
Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state 'no experience in this area' instead of leaving the space blank.
Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history. I understand the above information.
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in Newborn Medicine :
- Less than one (1) year
- Between one (1) and three (3) years
- Between four (4) and six (6) years
- Seven (7) or more years
- I have no experience in this area
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in Childhood Medicine :
- Less than one (1) year
- Between one (1) and three (3) years
- Between four (4) and six (6) years
- Seven (7) or more years
- I have no experience in this area
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in Teenager Medicine :
- Less than one (1) year
- Between one (1) and three (3) years
- Between four (4) and six (6) years
- Seven (7) or more years
- I have no experience in this area
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in Adult Medicine :
- Less than one (1) year
- Between one (1) and three (3) years
- Between four (4) and six (6) years
- Seven (7) or more years
- I have no experience in this area
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in Geriatric Medicine :
- Less than one (1) year
- Between one (1) and three (3) years
- Between four (4) and six (6) years
- Seven (7) or more years
- I have no experience in this area
Please indicate how many years of experience you have in Women's Health :
- Less than one (1) year
- Between one (1) and three (3) years
- Between four (4) and six (6) years
- Seven (7) or more years
- I have no experience in this area
What is your approach to shared decision-making with clients and their families? Please share an example when there was disagreement about a treatment approach and how you navigated the situation.
The County serves families who access various services including but not limited to regional center, probation, child welfare and forensically involved adults.
Please describe your experience serving individuals in one or more of these target populations. Please describe relevant experience with assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination with the population.
Please describe your experience serving gender diverse individuals. Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences;
and how you've worked to understand perspectives of others.
Our population includes clients and families who may have criminal backgrounds, homeless histories or are currently homeless, and substance use disorders.
Please describe your experience serving this population.
Please discuss your approach to risk assessment and safety planning.
Provide an example of a time you communicated a complex concept to an individual who spoke English as a second language.
Required Question