Psychoeducational Specialist - Behavioral Health Unit - St. Charles Hospital

Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position is based at St. Charles Hospital in the Behavioral Health Unit and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift.

The specialist facilitates individual and support groups within the scope of psychoeducation, may participate in family and treatment-team meetings, and provides knowledge of community resources while coordinating related activities. The role may include one-to-one patient safety companion service and assigned patient checks. The specialist collaborates with the Social Worker team on care and discharge planning and participates in continuing education and in-service training. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services.
• Appropriate state and national licensure, certification, or registration in one of the following: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Registered Art Therapist (ATR), Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P), Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC), Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), or Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L).
• At least 1 year of experience in a social services or human services setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and/or support groups within the scope of psychoeducation.
• Participate in family meetings and treatment-team meetings as applicable.
• Provide knowledge of community resources and coordinate related activities.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety companion service as needed and conduct patient checks as assigned.
• Collaborate with the Social Worker team on care planning and discharge planning.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service training.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level