State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD)
Non-Civil Service Positions (Exempt)

ACCESS SCREENER

Staff a statewide access line for system entry into the AMHD. Provides screening for mental health needs, crisis support, schedules assessments based on immediacy of needs, and dispatches crisis outreach. MQ: bachelor’s in nursing, social work, or other human services field; diploma RN (may qualify depending on experience) and 1 year experience in mental health, or 1 year experience with a crisis line as a volunteer or paid staff.

CRISIS SERVICES COORDINATOR

Coordinates a statewide system of crisis services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. MQ: Qualified Mental Health Professional and a master’s degree in social work with experience in mental health, a master’s degree in nursing specializing in psychiatry, a master’s degree in psychology or other related field from an accredited college or university with appropriate licensure. A minimum of 5 years working with mentally ill consumers and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in crisis or crisis support services.

PLANNING SPECIALIST

Responsible for the integrity of AMHD planning from statewide to county levels. MQ: master’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, or other behavioral science from an accredited college or university; and 5 years of experience working in a behavioral health program.

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT (UM)
SPECIALIST

Responsible for the admissions of consumers to AMHD funded services; the continuous review and monitoring of services utilization; and the provision of reviews, consultation, and training. MQ: bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, or other related field; relevant licensure; and 2 years experience in a psychiatric setting providing professional services. Relevant substitutions for education will be considered with appropriate licensure. Relevant experience in psychiatric or behavioral health care UM analysis or experience managing psychiatric service resource allocations based on clinical evidence-based practice and fiscal criteria preferred.

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT (UM)
SUPERVISOR

Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and supervises the admissions of consumers to AMHD funded services; the continuous review and monitoring of services utilization; and the provision of reviews, consultation, and training. MQ: master’s degree in social work, nursing specializing in mental health, or other related field from an accredited college or university; relevant licensure; and 2 years of supervisory experience in a UM program.

You may call for or pickup an application and request additional information on benefits. Return application, resume, and salary requirements to: Adult Mental Health Division, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Room 256, Honolulu, HI 96813, Attn: Personnel (Inquires: 586-4675)

Continuous recruitment until positions are filled; however, only applications postmarked by October 27, 2006 are assured of receiving full consideration

An Equal Opportunity Employer