Mental Health Specialist - Community Reintegration Unit
About The Position
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Specialist provides direct patient care and participates in the therapeutic milieu. The role supports an adult generalized inpatient unit in the psychotic division, serving adults of all ages and diagnoses. The unit focuses on stabilizing patients through milieu and medication management and group therapy, with the goal of returning patients to the community. The specialist helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment; assists patients with activities of daily living; and supports patients during tests, examinations, procedures, and escorted activities. The role also includes ongoing professional development and maintaining competency for age-specific patient populations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of clinical experience; psychiatric-setting experience is preferred.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire, with a score of 80% or higher.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience preferred.
- Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.
- Clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and report house-cleaning problems to the Unit Secretary or Nurse Director.
- Identify and report equipment problems to the Unit Secretary or Nurse Director.
- Participate in the unit inventory system and report when supplies are low.
- Initiate activities that help patients maintain a clean environment.
- Initiate activities that promote an organized and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Identify patients’ hygiene needs and implement interventions to meet them.
- Provide for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
- Assist and reassure patients during tests, examinations, and procedures.
- Escort and supervise patients on and off the grounds while maintaining patient safety.
- Complete mandatory in-service requirements.
- Identify professional strengths and development needs with a supervisor.
- Maintain competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
- Seek constructive feedback about work performance from peers and professional colleagues.
- Participate in critical incident debriefing.
- Complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire, achieving at least 80% on the training modules.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
- Comprehensive benefits; details are provided by the Talent Acquisition team.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
