Behavioral Health Assistant

Mental Health Specialist I

Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Req #: 78931 Location Corvallis, OR Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day Department GSR Mental Health Remote Status OnSite Salary Range $21.98 - $32.27

Job Summary/Purpose

Assists in providing outpatient mental health care to patients under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Department Description

The Mental Health teams at Samaritan Health Services provide a full range of professional mental health services through a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Child Development or a related field required. Experience working with mental health patients preferred. Qualified Mental Health Assistant experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation. Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Physical Demands

Rarely(1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally(11 - 33% of the time) Frequently(34 - 66% of the time) Continually(67 – 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs SQUATCH Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH - Forward REACH Upward SIT STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs SQUATCH Static (hold >30 sec) BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist