Mental Health Specialist

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Proctor House 1:
We focus on substance use and dual diagnosis with a focus on detoxing and getting patients to the next phase of their recovery journey.

Under direction of the Registered Nurse, the MHS provides direct patient care and participates in therapeutic milieu. We focus on substance use and dual diagnosis with a focus on detoxing and getting patients to the next phase of their recovery journey

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• 1 Identifies and reports house cleaning problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
• 2 Identifies and reports equipment problems to Unit Secretary/ND.
• 3 Participates in the unit’s inventory system, reporting when supplies are low.
• 4 Initiates activities that assist patients in maintaining a clean environment.
• 5 Initiates activities that promote an organized, safe patient and staff environment.
• Assists patients in their activities of daily living.
• 1 Identifies patient hygiene needs; initiates and implements interventions to meet these needs.
• 2 Provides for patients’ nutritional needs according to unit procedure.
• 3 Assists and reassures patients during tests, exams, and procedures.
• 4 Escorts and supervises patients on and off ground, maintaining patient safety.
• Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
• 1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements.
• 2 Identifies areas of strengths and areas in need of professional development with supervisor.
• 3 Maintains competency for treating age-specific patient populations.
• 4 Seeks constructive feedback, regarding work performance, from peers and professional colleagues.
• 5 Participates in critical incident de-briefing.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

• One year of clinical experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting 1-2 years preferred and Previous experience in direct patient care preferred preferred

• Verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work in collaboration with others.
• Must complete and pass Epic training within 30 days of hire.
• Successful passing (80% or higher) of Epic training modules(s) is a minimum requirement of the job.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

115 Mill Street

32

Regular

Night (United States of America)

$22.40 - $29.73/Hourly

MCL
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