Community Mental Health Officer RN 3

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 a 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.

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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting the  Mental Health Act;
• Knowledge of theories and techniques in counselling;
• Knowledge of key stake-holders pertinent to mental health and the delineation of  roles and responsibilities;
• Undertakes clinical, educational,  administrative and public relations activities  within the parish or health district;
• Participates in extensive health  promotional/educational activities;
• Knowledge and use of the Diagnostic  Statistical Manual Classification system;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally  and in writing;
• Knowledge of psycho-pharmacology and  other therapies;
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary  team;
• Ability to initiate and manage change;
• Computer literate.

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday June 20, 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.

Fax: (876) 795-2747
Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed