Mental Health Specialist/Safety - General Adult II | Western Psychiatric Hospital

The Mental Health Specialist/Safety is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance. Also assists with the specialized patient care needs of each individual patient using principles of adult development and knowledge of psychopathology.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Build supportive relationships with patients.

• Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy.

• Recognize patient dysfunction impacts.

• Develop and implement patient care plans.

• Assist with daily personal hygiene tasks.

• Assess social and emotional needs as a team member.

• Understand patients within their family context.

• Plan and engage in educational and recreational activities.

Safety and Security

• Conduct safety rounds and monitor the environment.

• Assist in physical restraints and maintain safety.

• Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis.

• Monitor and document patient behavior changes.

• Engage patients in safety activities.

• Assist with Mental Health Hearings and admissions.

• Ensure safe visiting hours and environment.

• Report unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies.

• Provide safety training and investigate incidents.

• Associate Degree with 2 years work experience within MH/MR service.

OR

• Enrolled in Bachelor degree program in associated field of study with 2 years of experience

• Related work experience in hospital or community setting with psychiatric patients.

OR

• Bachelors degree in Human Services field.

• May in the course of their job duties be in rooms where medications are stored.

• No contact with medications is allowed.

ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE, A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

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