Community Mental Health Officer

Position: Community Mental Health Officer (HPC/RN 3)

Salary scale: $5,055,684 - $6,009,620 per annum

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a  statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is  seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive  individuals to fill the position of Community  Mental Health Officer at the St. Ann Health  Department. 

Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the  successful candidate will be responsible for  providing clinical care; follow up treatment,  rehabilitation and advocacy services at the  community level for persons living with mental  illness.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse;
• Certified Psychiatric Nurse (six months Post Basic Programme);
• Certificate in Nursing Administration or  Management studies, no less than six (6)  months from an accredited institution;
• A Minimum of three (3) years post-registration practice in general health,  mental health or other areas of nursing.

Responsibilities

Management and Administration

• Undertakes clinical, educational,  administrative and public relations  responsibilities within a parish or health  district;
• Assists in monitoring clinical standards at  the parish level and facilitates audit  processes;
• Demonstrates commitment to providing  quality care, proper risk management and  optimal resource utilization;

Technical

• Conducts multi-generational family assessment including psychosocial, functional, developmental history and  mental status examination;
• Counsels and educates patients/other  family members on health behaviour, self- care skills and treatment options;
• Liaises internally with other health  professionals and other members of the  health team;
• Liaises with Non-Governmental  Organizations (NGOs), Police, Social  Services, Citizen’s Associations, Religious  Organizations, Schools, Business  Organization, Health Agencies;

Human Resource

• Conducts performance evaluation for staff  members;
• Delegates functions to appropriate staff;
• Effect disciplinary measures toward staff  members where necessary;
• Facilitate provision of social welfare  services for staff;
• Facilitate staff development through on- going educational activities;

Education

• Plans and implements psycho-educational  and health promotional activities for clients, their families and communities;
• Participates in in-service education  programmes in the health facilities and  training of health care personnel
• Facilitates implementation of new  approaches in the delivery of mental health care to clients and groups in different  settings;
• Participates in ongoing educational  activities such as conferences, seminars  workshops and clinical experiences related  to specialty and professional issues;
• Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organization;

Research

• Utilizes the scientific approach to problem  solving and decision-making;
• Contributes to nursing knowledge by  participating in conducting research geared towards improving evidence-based practice;
• Collects, organizes, critically analyzes and  interprets data;
• Records findings clearly, concisely and  systematically.

Note

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than, February 21, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann,
Jamaica.

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed