PsychoEdu Specialist BHI St. Elizabeth Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Full time 36 hours

Psychoeducational Specialist for Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit:

POSITION CRITERIA

· Considerable knowledge of therapeutic principles, techniques and methods and their application to the population served

· Knowledge of the physiological, sociological, and psychological implications for the disease processes experienced by the population served

· Ability to evaluate patients and interpret data

· Ability to plan, develop and facilitate psychoeducation and expressive/recreational therapy groups and programs

· Ability to evaluate client progress and to present evaluative reports in multi-disciplinary team meetings

· The ability and willingness to identify with, share in, and have a commitment to the philosophy, mission, values and vision of Bon Secours Mercy Health

· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

· Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude

· Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting rigid deadlines

· Impeccable ethics and integrity

· Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, a variety of professional disciplines and the public.

· Ability to use critical, clinical reasoning, analysis, problem solving, decision-making and stress management

· Ability to efficiently manage time, priorities, and resources

· Possesses basic computer skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications

· Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards

· Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality, HIPAA compliance

· Awareness of cultural sensitivity

· Ability to Travel when necessary

· Ability to organize and maintain supplies and equipment

· Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds (with assistance). Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

· Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

· Recreation Therapist: NCTRC required

· Art Therapist: ATR Required, ATR-BC Preferred

· Dance & Movement Therapist: R-DMT Required

· Music Therapist: MT-BC Required

· Occupational Therapist: OTR/L Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

· Bachelors degree and certification required.

· 1-3 Years experience providing recreational groups to vulnerable populations.

· 1-3 Years experience working in a psychiatric setting highly preferred.

· Basic Life Support Certification: Required, provided by Hospital program within 30 days of hire Special

· Required Job Specific Training: De-Escalation training within 90 days of hire (provided by hospital), Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.

Applicant must be available to work days, afternoons, weekends and holidays.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Behavioral Health Geriatric Psych - St. Elizabeth

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Act