Mental Health Specialist

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SB2 is an 18 bed geriatric unit that provides care to a geriatric population who are experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, suicidality and other diagnoses.
SB2 also focuses on a smaller population of patients who present with neurocognitive and/or behavioral disorders and who require diagnosis, medical management and behavioral stabilization prior to a return to the community. Staff engage in interpersonal communication strategies, de-escalation techniques and assistance with activities of daily living in relation to promoting the safety and care of this population of patients.
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
-1Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-2Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
-3Participates in the unit's inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
-4Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
-5Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
-Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
-1Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
-2Provides for patients' nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
-3Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
-4Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
-1Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
-2Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
-3Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
-4Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
-5Participates 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
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$22.29 - $29.58/Hourly
Grade
MCL050
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