Mental Health Specialist I - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Days)

Behavioral Health Nursing PositionDay Shift: (7:00am-3:30pm)32 Hours per week available (0.8 FTE)Every other weekend requiredBenefits eligible.Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadershipPosition starts at $20.16/hour. Pay to commensurate with experience. $1.80 per hour weekend shift premium.Job DescriptionPerforms basic supportive and trauma-informed care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurse or clinical supervisor.Essential FunctionsParticipates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care. Cares for patient assignment as delegated.Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit including but not limited to effective communication and education.Provides trauma-informed care, utilizes positive reinforcement and operates within a therapeutic relationship, maintains staff and patient safety through de-escalation, limit setting, and physical interventionsCollaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, crisis management.Education RequirementHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required.Current enrollment in and completion of half a Psychology, Social Work, or related undergraduate program, or equivalent experience, required.CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), must maintain certification.Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification provided by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.First Aid certification by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.SkillsEffective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.ExperienceOne year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, or equivalent education, required.Physical RequirementsOCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting /Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting /Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting /Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting /Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing /Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing /Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing /Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing /Pulling: 61-100 lbsFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves (TCI).Able to wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment.Rapid physical response when needed.Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment.Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet