About the position
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is currently hiring Mental Health Specialists to join our Acute and Residential units! Mental Health Specialists assist in the direct care and management of children, adolescent clients (ages 7 to 17 years) as prescribed by the physician and treatment team; provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of resident behavior and participate in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior and utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success. Mental Health Specialists are trained to work in both the Residential and Acute facility. This is an excellent, entry-level position for those interested in a behavioral health career. Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and variable shifts including days (7:00am - 3:30pm), evenings (3:00pm - 11:30pm) or nights (11:00pm - 7:30am). Flexibility is essential.
Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision, assists in the implementation of the treatment plan for each resident, by completing all required documentation.
- Assists in providing safe delivery of care to meet the goals and objectives of each resident's plan of care.
- Responds to crisis situations and manages resident behaviors in accordance with the Behavioral Management Program.
- Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
- Completes documentation regarding resident supervision and participation in the program in a timely manner.
- Actively assists the teacher in providing instructions and training in classrooms.
- Attend and participate in all scheduled unit meetings and trainings.
- Consistently follows the program activity schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
- Serve as a role model for residents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum high school education or GED and related experience with adolescents and children.
- Preference given to candidates with prior experience with emotionally disturbed, mentally impaired, or physically disabled persons.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record needed.
- Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Employee benefits available including exemplary health and related insurance after 30 days.
- 21 days per year Paid Time Off available after 90 days in addition to an Extended Leave Bank for use when sick.
- Opportunity to purchase stock at discounted prices.
- 401(k) Plan with a generous company match.
- Three meals a day provided at no cost to employees.
