Mental Health Specialist I - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Days)

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

7d

About The Position

Performs basic supportive and trauma-informed care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or clinical supervisor. The position is in the Psychiatric Crisis Department on day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with either 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE) or 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) available. Every other weekend is required, and the employee is expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership. The position is benefits eligible.

The starting pay is $20.16 per hour, with pay commensurate with experience, plus a $1.80 per hour weekend shift premium.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current enrollment in and completion of half of an undergraduate program in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained before finishing unit-based orientation, due within 90 days of hire, and maintained.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification, provided by the organization, must be obtained before finishing unit-based orientation, due within 90 days of hire, and maintained.
• First Aid certification, provided by the organization, must be obtained before finishing unit-based orientation, due within 90 days of hire, and maintained.
• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, or equivalent education.
• Ability to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves, wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment, and respond physically when needed.
• Ability to apply body mechanics when lifting or moving patients or equipment and to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance and/or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care and provide care for patient assignments as delegated.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit through effective communication and education.
• Provide trauma-informed care, use positive reinforcement, maintain therapeutic relationships, and support staff and patient safety through de-escalation, limit setting, and physical interventions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Act as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship-based care, protective equipment, and crisis management.
• Float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED