MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (PRN)

UHS • Colorado Springs, CO

112d • $18 - $20

About The Position

We are looking for people that want goal oriented employment. We need people that are looking for a career, not just a job or additional income. Please apply if you are in need of long term employment with career advancement opportunities. Must be 21 years of age. Assists in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults, as determined by the Treatment Plan, Program Structure, and presenting issues/behaviors of the patients/residents/students. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit unpredictable and impulsive behavior to include potential physical aggression. Provides continual supervision, safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions. Assists with implementing the program structure and the safe delivery of care to promote wellness of the individual patient/resident/student. Various schedules available some of which provide competitive shift differentials. MHS position schedule can be changed to meet hospital needs.

Requirements

• Requires organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Requires creativity, high energy and problem solving skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to rotate shifts and programs, as necessary.
• Ability to work as one part of a team approach for the care of the patients/residents/students.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve, resolve crisis situations, and maintain a calm composure under stressful situations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Requires either an Associate's degree (equivalent of 60 college credits) OR a High School diploma/equivalent with one year's experience in the human services field.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the direct care and management of children, adolescents, and adults.
• Provides continual supervision, safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Assists with implementing the program structure and the safe delivery of care.
• Promotes wellness of the individual patient/resident/student.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $18.25 to $20.00.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Various schedules available.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees