SUMMARY

The Mental Health Specialist provides age-specific basic physical care and addresses the spiritual and psychosocial needs of patients including cultural values, religious beliefs, and barriers to learning intervention through the implementation of appropriate therapeutic approaches under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Promotes a therapeutic environment and participates in the total program according to the philosophy, goals and function of the hospital and the Department of Behavioral Health. Maintains treatment activities of the department in compliance with standards of practice, department and hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory standards: HFAP, IDPH,and the Illinois Mental Health Code. The Mental Health Specialist primary responsibilities includes the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, facilitate groups, crisis intervention and activity of daily living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors unit milieu and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, family members and staff.

2. Modifies treatment approach according to developmental/psychological needs of the patient to ensure patient and unit safety.

3. Observes patients behaviors, informs charge nurse of changes and implements interventions as directed by the nurse.

4. Documents patient's behaviors, affect and verbalization along with staff interventional and patient response to interventions in progress notes as assigned.

5. Completes patient rounds timely in accordance with unit requirements and accurately documents patient's observations on the Patients Observation Record.

6. Assist with admission process.

7. Assist RN with admission of patients and completes all admission forms as assigned.

8. Thoroughly completes personal belonging search, contraband removal and body map.

9. Documents findings in patient record and shares outcome with the R.N.

10. Assist patient with discharge and supervises collection of all patient belongings.

11. Provides continuous eyesight monitoring of patients in restraints and maintain their privacy, safety, and physical needs.

12. Accurately identifies strengths and weaknesses of the patient and his/her social, cultural, environmental and spiritual support network.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

· Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

· Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

· Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Diploma and GED equivalent required.

· Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field required; or a 3month departmental orientation/training period.

· Three years of experience working with a psychiatric patient population required.

· Previous work experience in a Rehabilitation or Healthcare setting required.

· Must be able to think critically.

· Must be able to show compassion and empathy when needed.

· Current certification in CPI and CPR is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be COVID-19 Vaccinated

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Psychiatric care: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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