Mental Health Specialist (Days/Evenings)-ATP

The Menninger Clinic • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Mental Health Specialist at The Menninger Clinic is responsible for providing direct patient care and support to adolescents in a therapeutic environment. This role involves promoting a safe and healing atmosphere, assisting patients with daily living activities, and facilitating their participation in educational and recreational experiences. The position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure effective patient care and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a mental health-related field preferred.
• License to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Texas.
• Prior experience in a mental health setting is desired.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adolescents in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe environment conducive to healing and health promotion.
• Conduct patient, environmental, and safety rounds in accordance with Menninger policy.
• Report patient and staff safety concerns to the charge nurse or supervisor.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living in a goal-directed manner.
• Collect focused data to contribute to the assessment of individual strengths and limitations.
• Assist patients with showering, oral hygiene, laundry, and other daily living activities as needed.
• Reinforce treatment structures for individual patients as indicated.
• Initiate and maintain supportive relationships with patients; facilitate the development of appropriate behaviors, self-expression, and social interaction.
• Encourage patient participation in assigned activities and scheduled meetings.
• Assist patients in utilizing free time in a healthy manner.
• Escort patients to on and off ground appointments in accordance with Menninger policy.
• Supervise patients during leisure time outings in accordance with program structure and Menninger policy.
• Participate, lead, or co-lead in psycho-educational groups with patients as assigned.
• Maintain a physical and psychological environment that facilitates therapeutic development.
• Regularly perform assigned rounds in accordance with Menninger policy.
• Provide input to the interdisciplinary treatment team and participate in educational and clinical committee work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED