Mental Health Associate - Psychiatric Unit - 135950

Mental Health Associate - Psychiatric Unit

PeaceHealth 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 PeaceHealth is $25.09 $37.68.

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.

Job Summary

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

Details of the position:

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Credentials

• 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.

Skills

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

Working Conditions

Lifting

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

Environmental Conditions

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

Mental/Visual

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

PeaceHealth 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.

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.