Lead Psychiatric Care Specialist - Day Shift

UHS•Auburn Hills, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Psychiatric Care Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing activity services for assigned program, which involves defining and implementing treatment goals as a member of the treatment team and provide continuous patient care, observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the direction of the Milieu Manager. This position functions as an integral part in the training and oversight of the Psychiatric Care Association.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two (2) years of related experience required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience training and developing other staff members in psychiatric patient care techniques or at least one (1) year of experience performing similar duties at facility.
Successful completion of approved Basic Life Support and approved Crisis Prevention Intervention & Behavioral Management training. Certification may be obtained during new hire orientation.
Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive at least 8 hours of continuous education annually offered by the facility
Encourage other mental health technicians to take active roles in treatment of patients.
Formulate shift responsibilities with the Charge Nurse and facilitate PCS groups.
Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.