Mental Health Specialist

Position Summary The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing direct patient care to children and adolescents with behavioral challenges or a mental health diagnosis based on the individual treatment plan. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, they assist with collecting data regarding a patient’s physical, psychological, or safety status on an ongoing basis. The Mental Health Specialist may assist patients in establishing daily therapeutic goals or participate in facilitation of therapeutic patient groups. They are responsible for continually monitoring the department milieu and patient spaces to assess for any potential hazards or personal patient safety concerns. Utilizing a therapeutic approach, the Mental Health Specialist may assist with de‑escalation or implementing behavioral modification and management when appropriate. This role may float to provide care and support for all mental health patients throughout the mental health care continuum, including outside the inpatient mental health unit within the Children’s MN system. License / Certification / Registration Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Education Bachelor’s degree required Experience One year of experience working with patients in a pediatric healthcare setting preferred Experience working with children with behavioral dysregulation, autism, intellectual or cognitive impairments, or developmental delays is preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Education and experience providing gender, culture, and age appropriate care Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to display a professional attitude in all aspects of performance Ability to develop rapport with a wide variety of patients and families Physical Demands Physical demands include frequent walking and standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and performing other duties associated with the care of pediatric patients. EEO Statement Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital