Mental Health Specialist - Partial Hospitalization Program
US-ID-Boise
careers
Req #: 107805
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a Mental Health Specialist, you will work within our Partial Hospitalization Program for adolescents ages 12-17. The Mental Health Specialist will work closely with a team of Psychiatrists, Mental Health Therapists, and a School Teacher providing support in a group therapy setting. The Mental Health Specialist will work within our Partial Hospitalization Program for adolescents ages 12-17. The Mental Health Specialist will work closely with a team of Psychiatrists, Mental Health Therapists, and a School Teacher providing support in a group therapy setting. What You Can Expect: * Monday-Friday schedule * Full Benefits with hospital contributions * Working with adolecent aged children monitoring physical and emotional well being * Assists patients in participating in recreational activities and group therapy activities by providing 1:1 support within the group environment to understand the curriculum and fully participate in the group treatment Qualifications: * Education: Bachelors degree * Experience: 2 years experience * Licenses/Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross Responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist, under supervision of a Clinical Manager, assists in the care of individuals with mental illnesses and/or behavioral problems in partial hospitalization unit. * Monitors patients physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical ailments to the treatment team. * Interacts with patients throughout the day monitoring behavior and providing behavioral interventions and de-escalation. * Acts as a patient advocate communicating with primary therapist and treatment team so that patient needs will be met. * Provides basic care and oversees the safety and security of mental/behavioral health patients under supervision of the Clinical Manager. * Assists patients in participating in recreational activities and group therapy activities by providing 1:1 support within the group environment to understand the curriculum and fully participate in the group treatment * Ensures safe and healthy environment of care. * Documentation of observations in groups and completion of daily risk assessments and screening tools. Updates patient charts to ensure proper diagnosis is attached to the patient record. * May co-facilitate group therapy under supervision. * Participates in weekly treatment team and provides feedback based on patients behaviors and response to interventions, may participate in developing care plan. * Acts as communication liaison with patient families and others to ensure patient safety and well-being. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Bachelors degree * Experience: 2 years experience * Licenses/Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
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