Mental Health Specialist

Job Title

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, performs direct care to patients in a restraint free environment to promote the recovery of patients. Also provides appropriate medical attention for patients requiring care in voluntary and involuntary situations, under the direction of the Registered Nurse to promote the recovery of patients.

Qualifications

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Within 30 days of hire, requires successful completion of Avade Training. Requires intense attention to ensure a safe environment. Proficiency in using computers and the ability to quickly gain competency in various specific hospital software. Ability to communicate with patients of a diverse age, populations, and multitude of cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Experience in an acute care hospital setting, inpatient mental health unit or any related experience (eg: residential setting)
• CPR Certification

Additional Job Details

32 hrs evenings 3p-11:30p

eow/eoh-Epstein 5 adult psychiatry

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1 Dove Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly

EEO Statement:

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.