Mental Health Specialist II
About The Position
In support of professional mental health care professionals, the Mental Health Specialist II provides mental health care, including counseling, activity planning, and self-care, and generally acts as a frontline caregiver to help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The role assists with patient intake, orientation, and discharge; observes patients and reports deviations from care plans; supports daily living needs; monitors diet, exercise, and activity plans; collects vital signs; and helps prevent or de-escalate unsafe behavior. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level, and not all listed duties are necessarily performed by each individual.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in an inpatient acute psychiatric hospital or acute care setting.
- CPI-Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion and certain positions in the Emergency Department.
- BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
- Nursing Assistant Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with intake and orientation of new patients and discharge of current patients.
- Interview and observe patients to assess alignment with their care plans, and report behavior or actions that deviate from the plan to nursing staff or physicians.
- Confer with families and other authorized parties regarding care plans.
- Facilitate and participate in group education sessions.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, personal hygiene, and eating.
- Monitor patient diet, exercise, and activity plans, compare them with actual circumstances, and make adjustments as necessary.
- Collect and document vital signs and report out-of-range items as necessary.
- Intervene in and de-escalate physical confrontations or abusive verbal behavior through counseling, up to and including restraint if necessary.
- Conduct safety rounds and checks, confiscate unauthorized items, and report incidents.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Eligible positions are offered a generous comprehensive benefits program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
