Mental Health Specialist

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SB1 is an 18 bed older adult unit which focuses on patients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, suicidality and a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. We provide therapeutic communication, group activities, management of medical co-morbidities with some assistance with activities of daily living.

 

Job Summary

MHS Job Summary:
Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
-1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
-4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
-5 Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
-Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
-1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
-2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
-3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
-4 Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
-1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
-2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
-3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
-4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
-5 Participates in critical incident de-briefing.

 

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
- Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
- Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

115 Mill Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.29 - $29.58/Hourly

 

Grade

MCL050

 

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