Mental Health Specialist/Safety - Child and Adolescent II| Western Psychiatric Hospital
About The Position
Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Specialist/Safety for our Child/Adolescent II 12 bed unit which specializes in the treatment of behavioral and emotional problems of children and adolescents typically between 13 and 18 years old. The Mental Health Specialist/Safety is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients experiencing emotional disturbance. Also assists with the specialized patient care needs of each individual patient using principles of adult development and knowledge of psychopathology.
Requirements
- Associate Degree with 2 years work experience within MH/MR service.
- Enrolled in Bachelor degree program in associated field of study with 2 years of experience
- Related work experience in hospital or community setting with psychiatric patients.
- Bachelors degree in Human Services field.
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Responsibilities
- Follow policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Build supportive relationships with patients.
- Align with Behavioral Health Center philosophy.
- Recognize patient dysfunction impacts.
- Develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assist with daily personal hygiene tasks.
- Assess social and emotional needs as a team member.
- Understand patients within their family context.
- Plan and engage in educational and recreational activities.
- Conduct safety rounds and monitor the environment.
- Assist in physical restraints and maintain safety.
- Lead debriefing sessions post-crisis.
- Monitor and document patient behavior changes.
- Engage patients in safety activities.
- Assist with Mental Health Hearings and admissions.
- Ensure safe visiting hours and environment.
- Report unsafe conditions and respond to emergencies.
- Provide safety training and investigate incidents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
