Mental Health Partner - Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatry - Days - PRN

About this role

The Mental Health Partner provides direct, age-specific mental health care to the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients being treated for psychiatric illness based on the interdisciplinary plan of care, under the direction of an RN.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: CPR certification

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED: Experience working with children or adults with emotional and mental disorders Experience providing patient care on an inpatient psychiatric hospital unit

Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field (counseling, psychology, social work, or related field).

Education/training PREFERRED: At least one year of supplemental related training working with emotional and mental disorders

Independent action(s) required: Functions under the direction of a LIP, manager and RN in providing relationship-based and age-specific care to psychiatric patients including emotional support using therapeutic communication, developing skills in thinking and responding, assisting with the development and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic milieu; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedule, including requirements or assignments, is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive motion: Keyboarding, Mouse Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

        Compensation Range $18.39 - $28.51 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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