Mental Health Specialist II - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Evenings)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

44d•Onsite

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. This role is part of the Psychiatric Crisis Department and involves evening shifts with every other weekend required. The position is 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week, with a starting pay of $21.72/hour, commensurate with experience. A $1.80 per hour weekend shift premium is offered. The specialist is expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience, required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), must maintain certification.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification provided by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.
First Aid certification by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, required.
Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent education, required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care.
Cares for patient assignment as delegated.
Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit including but not limited to effective communication and education.
Provides trauma-informed care, utilizes positive reinforcement and operates within a therapeutic relationship, maintains staff and patient safety through de-escalation, limit setting, and physical interventions.
Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, crisis management.