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State of New Hampshire

<div><div>State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
New Hampshire Hospital
36 Clinton St.
Concord, NH 03301 
 
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER I-II
Full-Time, 2nd Shift, Unit C
Position #40415
$19.24/hour - $30.41/hour 
 
 
All Mental Health Workers (MHW) participate in the 5-week paid MHW orientation program.
Orientation consists of a combination of classroom and clinical experiences to enhance
learning of the role and responsibilities of the MHW.
The program runs weeks 1-4: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm or 6:45am - 3:15pm.
Week 5 includes clinical experience on the shift of hire. 
 
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. 
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health &amp; Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital have a Full-Time vacancy for Mental Health Worker I-II.
Summary: 
 
MENTAL HEALTH WORK I
Under the direction of the registered nurse carries out assigned tasks and provides direct care services to patients in an acute psychiatric care facility setting.
MENTAL HEALTH WORK II
Under the direction of the registered nurse carries out assigned tasks and contributes to direct care services for patients in an acute psychiatric care facility setting.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. 
 
 
Other information: 
 
MENTAL HEALTH WORK I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent credential
License/Certification: Valid driver&rsquo;s license
Other Requirements:
1. Must be physically capable of safely restraining patients when clinically required
2. Must be able to work additional hours beyond a normal shift when necessary
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively with coworkers, patients, and families
Some background in psychology, social science, special education, a health profession, or a related field or in the care of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed individuals in a psychiatric facility, as a Mental Health Worker, or in a related field
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Certification as a Mental Health Worker within the first 2 months of hire
2. Completion of the State&rsquo;s defensive driver training within the first 6 months of hire
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: 31113301BGA01 (Level 1 to Level 2)
For promotion from the 31-1133 Psychiatric Aides-1 job title to the 31-1133 Psychiatric Aides-2 job title, and use of the &ldquo;Mental Health Worker II&rdquo; working title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:
1. Has 1 year of experience functioning as a Mental Health Worker I
2. Receives a satisfactory performance evaluation and is free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for 1 year immediately prior to promotion
3. Is up-to-date on all mandatory in-house training
4. Receives a performance-based recommendation for promotion from the supervisor(s) and approval from the director of nursing 
 
MENTAL HEALTH WORK II
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school
License/Certification: Valid driver&rsquo;s license
Other Requirements:
1. Must be physically capable of safely restraining patients when clinically required
2. Must be able to work additional hours beyond a normal shift when necessary
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively with coworkers, patients, and families
Some background in psychology, social science, special education, a health profession, or a related field or in the care of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed individuals in a psychiatric facility, as a Mental Health Worker, or in a related field
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Certification as a Mental Health Worker within the first 2 months of hire
2. Completion of the State&rsquo;s defensive driver training within the first 6 months of hire
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position. 
 
Responsibilities: 
 
MENTAL HEALTH WORK I
<ul><li>Assists in the admission procedure, searches for contraband, orients the patient to the unit/hospital environment, identifies and records the patient&rsquo;s valuables, and completes documentation requirements to assure quality patient care.
</li><li>Communicates significant changes in patient status and reports all untoward patient actions and/or symptoms to the nurse in charge to assure safety and continuity of care.
</li><li>Supports patients, as necessary, in bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs. Maintains awareness of patients&rsquo; special diet/eating needs and provides a record of the patient&rsquo;s intake in order to ensure that the patient&rsquo;s nutritional needs are met. Identifies the need for walk groups, quiet games, arts, etc.
</li><li>Monitors, provides, and maintains a safe, clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control (appropriately using Personal Protective Equipment when indicated). Seeks out and appropriately utilizes supervision from the Nursing Coordinator/designee in order to assure safe practices. Applies principles of Orlando Nursing Theory and the Crisis Management Program in monitoring and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Utilizes a supportive approach with anxious, agitated patients, thus offering patients an alternative to violent behavior.
</li><li>Implements an individualized plan of care; provides 1:1 observation of suicidal patients and obtains vital signs. Contributes to the patient treatment process by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions and by supporting the patient&rsquo;s understanding of supervision status. Purposefully observes patient behaviors, documenting objective data as well as subjective inferences. For example, objectively notes the patient&rsquo;s gait and subjectively notes the possibility of medication side effects.
</li><li>Escorts, supports, and supervises patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements, and other activities as necessary, ensuring that patient safety is maintained.
</li><li>Maintains current knowledge of hospital, departmental, and unit-based changes by participating in staff meetings, reading policies and procedures and seeks opportunities to expand scope of knowledge and experience through continuing education.
</li><li>Maintains a positive customer service-oriented attitude as demonstrated by a professional and courteous demeanor in all interactions and through a professional appearance to provide a therapeutic environment.
</li><li>Maintains safe body mechanics while participating in physically demanding, unpredictable, and potentially hazardous patient care situations (e.g., safety transports of physically aggressive patients).
</li></ul>Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities
Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:
<ul><li>Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, infants, children and AED training;
</li><li>Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
</li><li>Communicating with supervisor's issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc.);
</li><li>Reporting on the job injuries to supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
</li><li>Attending training programs, as appropriate.
</li></ul>Total Commitment to Quality
 <ul><li>Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities.
 </li>Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
MENTAL HEALTH WORK II
<ul><li>Assists in admission procedure, searching for contraband, orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment, identifies and records the patient&rsquo;s valuables, and completes documentation requirements to assure good patient care.
</li><li>Communicates significant changes in patient status, reporting all untoward patient actions and/or symptoms to nurse in charge to assure safety and continuity of care. Seeks out and appropriately utilizes supervision from Nursing Coordinator/designee in order to assure safe practice.
</li><li>Supports and supervises patients with bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs. Maintains awareness of patients&rsquo; special diet/eating needs and provides a record of the patient&rsquo;s intake in order to ensure that the patient&rsquo;s nutritional needs are met. Maintains safe body mechanics while participating in physically demanding, unpredictable and potentially hazardous patient care situations, for example, safety transports physically aggressive patients.
</li><li>Assesses and identifies the need for walk groups, quiet games, arts, etc., and plans activities for individuals or groups of patients in order to ensure that basic health/social needs are met.
</li><li>Demonstrates basic knowledge of patient histories/conditions. Provides testimony during legal proceedings to provide support. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
</li><li>Monitors, provides, and maintains a safe clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control (appropriately using Personal Protective Equipment when indicated). Applies principles of Orlando Nursing Theory and the Crisis Management Program in monitoring and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Utilizes a supportive approach with anxious, agitated patients, thus offering patients an alternative to violent behavior.
</li><li>Implements individualized plan of care; recommends changes and/or develops alternative methods of implementing plans; provides 1:1 observation of suicidal patients, obtains vital signs, recommends innovative non-restrictive activities to intervene with agitated, anxious, isolative patients. Contributes to the patient treatment process by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions and support the patients understanding of supervision status. Purposefully observes patient behaviors, documenting objective data as well as subjective inference. For example, objectively notes patient gait and subjectively notes the possibility of medication side effects.
</li><li>Escorts, supports, and supervises patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements, and other activities as necessary, ensuring that patient safety is maintained.
</li><li>Supports quality improvement data collection and contributes to unit based quality assurance effort as assigned.
</li><li>Completes all mandatory annual training to uphold competency. Maintains current knowledge of hospital, departmental, and unit changes by attending staff meetings and reviewing/initialing policies and procedures to sustain competency. Proactively expands knowledge and skills through continuing education to enhance patient care.
</li><li>Maintains a positive customer service-oriented attitude as demonstrated by a professional and courteous demeanor in all interactions and through a professional appearance to provide a therapeutic environment.
</li><li>Participates in on-unit orientation and mentoring of new staff.
</li><li>Exhibits willingness to perform other duties as assigned to assure smooth unit operations.
</li></ul>Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities
Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:
<ul><li>Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, infants, children and AED training
</li><li>Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures;
</li><li>Communicating with supervisors issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc.);
</li><li>Reporting on the job injuries to supervisor IMMEDIATELY;
</li><li>Attending training programs, as appropriate.
</li></ul>Total Commitment to Quality
<ul><li>Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities.
 </li>Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
For further information please contact Human Resources at NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov or 603-271-5233. 
 
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx 
 
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay 
 
Other Benefits:
<ul><li>Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
</li></ul><ul><li>Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
</li></ul><ul><li>State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
</li></ul><ul><li>Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
</li></ul><ul><li>$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
</li></ul><ul><li>Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
</li></ul>Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx 
 
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf 
 
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx 
 
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964</div>

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER I-II

<div>State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Judicial Branch
Central Processing Center
Concord, NH 
 
Court Operations Specialist
Labor Grade: 14
Salary Range Steps 1-5: $18.62-$22.44 Hourly
This position is 29 hours per week
Position # CT8992201501
ASAP # 2599/26-071 
 
The State of New Hampshire, Judicial Branch, Central Processing Center, has a Part-Time vacancy for Court Operations Specialist. This position is assigned to a 9-step pay scale. Hiring typically occurs within steps 1-5, depending on education and experience.
Summary:
This is general clerical work in the New Hampshire Court System. Work involves performing varied clerical functions requiring the application of independent judgment and regular application and limited interpretation of routine policies, practices, and rules. Advice and assistance will normally be provided as requested; however, most functions are performed with minimum supervision. Positions in this class require the need for specialized knowledge of court processes. Greater consequence of error if work is not performed accurately. Employees in this position may be required to travel during the regular course of business and are subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and two years court clerical experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, statutes, and rules pertaining to the court.
Knowledge of the organization, operations, functions, and scope of authority of the court or activity to which assigned.
Knowledge of effective and efficient office practices and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain a variety of records and prepare reports from such records.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skill in the operation of a computer and other standard office equipment.
Other Requirements:
 
Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.
Responsibilities:
Opens, date stamps, sorts and distributes mail.
Checks and reviews incoming and outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy of information; assigns general case category; and processes documents as required in accordance with court rules.
Assigns docket numbers and records information as required in the appropriate files.
Files court records using chronological, alphabetical, and numerical filing systems.
Type notices, orders and decrees, correspondence, hearing and trial lists.
Answers telephone, prepares copies.
Prepares summonses, notices, warrants, subpoenas and similar processes; computes applicable dates for service and return of service, affixes court seal, and prepares copies of documents.
Operates electronic recording machine to record court proceedings.
Receives and records court revenue and may maintain and prepare other financial records and reports as required.
Disclaimer Statement:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
For further information please contact Jennifer Zdon, Human Resources at Jzdon@courts.state.nh.us.
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964</div>

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