Mental Health Specialist - Anchorage - Per Diem

PER DIEM - Mental Health Specialist (MHS) Opportunity

Location:

Anchorage, AK

As a Mental Health Specialist at North Star Behavioral Health, you are a valued member of our team dedicated to providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders. Your role is instrumental in ensuring the safety, well‑being, and therapeutic environment for our patients. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges.

8‑hour shifts. Minimum availability to work 3 days per month.

• Direct Patient Care: Provide compassionate and attentive direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders, addressing their physical and emotional needs.
• Safety and Well‑being: Ensure the safety and well‑being of patients by monitoring their behaviors, assisting with activities of daily living, and intervening when necessary to prevent harm.
• Therapeutic Milieu: Support the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu within the facility, creating a safe and supportive environment for patients' recovery.
• Observation and Reporting: Conduct regular patient observations, accurately document patient behaviors and responses, and promptly report any significant changes to the treatment team.
• Crisis Intervention: Assist in managing crisis situations, following established protocols to de‑escalate and ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Patient Engagement: Foster positive patient engagement by promoting a sense of trust, respect, and collaboration within the treatment team.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team, including clinicians, nurses, and other specialists, to provide holistic care and support to patients.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and concerns are communicated effectively within the team.
• Education and Support: Provide psychoeducation and support to patients, helping them develop coping skills and strategies for managing their mental health challenges.
• Crisis Prevention: Implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of crises and maintain a calm and therapeutic atmosphere.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and interventions in compliance with facility policies and regulations.

• 6 months of experience in a direct mental health patient care role, preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.