Position Title: Director of Nursing
Program/Dept: MHRC
Reports to: Facility Administrator
Classification: Regular Full Time Exempt
Salary Range: $175K-$185k DOE and Benefits
About us:
Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports thousands of youths and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. With decades of experience since our founding in 1964 we provide comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based whole-person care. Caminars vision is to be a beacon of safety compassion and fulfillment supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based whole-person care.
Caminar values diversity. People of all races ethnicities countries of origin faiths abilities sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more please visit.
Position Description: Under supervision of the Clinical Director the Director of Nursing will support in oversight of psychiatric services hire and supervise all nursing and provide nursing leadership and management within the Willow MHRC.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan direct monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive nursing services.
- Direct coordinate and participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and priorities that balance health care needs with all applicable standards for accreditation quality assurance and safe patient care.
- Meet documentation standards set by BHRS MediCal and Caminar.
- Triage urgent or emergent needs.
- Serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality client care.
- Review and approval all referrals into the MHRC to ensure that the program is able to meet clients medical and nursing care needs.
- Communicate as needed with referring parties about special treatment issues.
- Communicate as needed with hospitals regarding clients who are transferred to an inpatient unit and will be returning to the Willow MHRC.
- Ensure that the program is stocked with necessary supplies.
- Plan Create Implement and Monitor policies and procedures for Willow MHRC Nursing services to ensure optimal efficiency quality client care and safety of all staff and clients.
- Maintain qualifications skills and ability to provide direct nursing care of Caminar clients as outlined in Registered Nurse duty statement and provide direct client care as needed.
- Participate in promoting a safe healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws industry standards and the agencys own Health & Safety Program.
- Drive own or agency vehicle to main office meetings and other venues as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
- Actively nurture and advance the cooperative harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organizations mission philosophy policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Requirements Qualifications Skills & Abilities:
- Personal qualities of integrity accountability and an unwavering commitment to Caminars mission.
- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing and hold a valid RN license from the California Board of Nursing.
- Must have at least one year of experience in nursing supervision within the last five (5) years. Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation preferably in a social rehabilitation environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of the following evidence-based models: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system is strongly preferred. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality a professional demeanor and to always represent the organization in a positive manner.
- Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity good judgment and emotional stability.
- Problem solvingidentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer Servicemanages difficult customer situations responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Oral and written communicationspeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
- Quality managementlooks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Planning/organizingprioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptabilityadapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
- Dependabilityis consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and securityactively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by California Code Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC 5405 and Caminar practices.
- This position requires frequent driving.A valid California driver license current personal auto insurance as required by law and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
- A personal cell phone with reliable service and if applicable a data plan to use for business purposes.
- Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
- Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
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Medical Dental and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your familys needs.A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.
Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.
Employee Wellness Program
Well reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.
Life Long-term Disabilityand AD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.
Paid Time Off
We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.
Commuter Benefits
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!
Employee Assistance Program
For whatever issue you might face our Life Assistance Program offers free confidential assistance at no cost to you.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time based on business job description is subject to change at any time.
Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented mental health services.We are an equal opportunity employer.Please visit our web site at