Mental Health Associate – Psychiatric Unit

Description

Peace Health is seeking a Mental Health Associate – Psychiatric Unit for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $24.72 — $37.12. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Delivers services under the direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.

• Maintains familiarity with each client’s assessment, behavior/care plan, and treatment plan to ensure 1:1 and group activities continue to serve therapeutic function
• Helps with ongoing behavioral intervention/management on the unit including assisting care staff with difficult situations, preventative measures, and environmental issues
• Participates in treatment team meetings and scheduled in-service trainings
• Provides skills training to clients and assists them in gaining aid and entitlements
• Provides medication monitoring (not applicable in all communities)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Human Services or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience that gives the caregiver the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job

• Minimum of 1 year
  
  Required:
  
  experience working in the Human Services or related field

• Required:
  
  Basic Life Support

• Adaptability to rapid change (Required)
• Ability to assist clients in picking up their medications (Required)

Whatcom Region:

• Washington State Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration (CAAR) required. Candidate must apply for license within 30 days of hire and attain the license within 90 days.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

• Lifting:
  Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Bend/ twist/ reach/ push/ pull occasionally.
• Lift/Carry:
  Occasionally up to 5 lbs.

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting or in office environment.

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how Peace Health is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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