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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43413
Department: Family & Community Services
Division: Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/16/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 10/11/12
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant1/2/3 Flex
What you will be doing:
As a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, you will engage and monitor clients who present with acute and chronic mental health concerns. Duties include assisting and observation through the evaluation and an admission process that includes searching, accurately documenting patient property, and safely securing these items. You are required to observe behavior and client participation in their recovery and document these observations on an electronic health record (EHR). Other duties include assisting clients with their activities of daily living and utilization of routine technical, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement.
Our division values are:
The benefits of joining our team:
Position that offers competitive salary with opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases and overtime opportunities, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialist in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation, and annual training.
Position offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career.
The working environment you can expect:
The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:
BACKGROUND CHECK
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1
High school diploma or the equivalent;
AND
Eighteen years of age.
Special Note:
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Six months of experience directly working with and providing paraprofessional aide, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services to patients or clients who have been diagnosed with or experience mental illness, behavioral or cognitive disorders, and/or addiction as part of assisted living, independent living, or treatment services, home, or facility setting.
Substitution:
Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to three months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Special Note:
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 3
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska.
OR
One year of experience directly working with and providing paraprofessional aide, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services to patients or clients who have been diagnosed with or experience mental illness, behavioral or cognitive disorders, and/or addiction as part of assisted living, independent living, or treatment services, home, or facility setting.
Substitution:
Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to six months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Special Note:
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicant must submit:
If selected for the position and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to:
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level of the position. If filled at Level 1, promotion to the Level 2 will only occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class and final approval by supervisor. It is recommended and encouraged that you apply for any/all levels that you are qualified for.
EDUCATION
To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our to determine if you qualify.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with ...
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 43413
Department: Family & Community Services
Division: Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: 1/16/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 10/11/12
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant1/2/3 Flex
What you will be doing:
As a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, you will engage and monitor clients who present with acute and chronic mental health concerns. Duties include assisting and observation through the evaluation and an admission process that includes searching, accurately documenting patient property, and safely securing these items. You are required to observe behavior and client participation in their recovery and document these observations on an electronic health record (EHR). Other duties include assisting clients with their activities of daily living and utilization of routine technical, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement.
Our division values are:
- Safety
- Education
- Responsibility
- Valuing Hope and Recovery
- Integrity
- Compassion-Fairness and Honesty
- Excellence
The benefits of joining our team:
Position that offers competitive salary with opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases and overtime opportunities, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialist in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation, and annual training.
Position offers meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to grow your skills and advance your career.
The working environment you can expect:
The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:
- Communication skills: Able to communicate information courteously, accurately, and effectively.
- Able to work under pressure with interruptions and be able to reorganize priorities in a frequently changing work environment.
- Ability to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations, while exercising a high degree of tact, discretion, and sound judgment in the performance of the work.
- Ability to work independently, as well as a team member, with good judgment.
- Able to read, comprehend, and apply written materials/procedures, follow oral and written instructions, and apply them to specific situations; and give clear oral and written instructions.
BACKGROUND CHECK
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1
High school diploma or the equivalent;
AND
Eighteen years of age.
Special Note:
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska.
OR
Six months of experience directly working with and providing paraprofessional aide, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services to patients or clients who have been diagnosed with or experience mental illness, behavioral or cognitive disorders, and/or addiction as part of assisted living, independent living, or treatment services, home, or facility setting.
Substitution:
Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to three months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Special Note:
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 3
Successful completion of a formal training plan as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska.
OR
One year of experience directly working with and providing paraprofessional aide, treatment, and/or rehabilitation services to patients or clients who have been diagnosed with or experience mental illness, behavioral or cognitive disorders, and/or addiction as part of assisted living, independent living, or treatment services, home, or facility setting.
Substitution:
Post-secondary education in psychology, sociology, mental health, and/or chemical dependency may substitute for up to six months of the requisite experience (2.67 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month).
Special Note:
Some positions may require the successful applicant to pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, as a prerequisite to employment. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Some positions may require the successful applicant to provide proof they are free from active pulmonary tuberculosis at the time of hire. Employees are required to be tested annually. These requirements will be indicated at the time of recruitment.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview applicant must submit:
- Copy of transcripts if using to meet MQs (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts).
- List of two (2) professional references, including daytime phone numbers, two (2) of which are from a current or former supervisor.
- Copies of all performance evaluations that have been received for the last two (2) years, if available.
If selected for the position and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to:
- Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.
- Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.
- Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement)
- Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
- Proof of Tuberculosis screening within past 12 months.
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level of the position. If filled at Level 1, promotion to the Level 2 will only occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class and final approval by supervisor. It is recommended and encouraged that you apply for any/all levels that you are qualified for.
EDUCATION
To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
RECRUITMENT SCOPE
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our to determine if you qualify.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with ...
