Mental Health Specialist Adult Psychotic Disorders unit

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Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for providing direct care to patients with psychiatric disorder; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

Does this position require Patient Care
Yes

Essential Functions
Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric drug and alcohol patients.
Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
Parent/Family counseling including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions
Adheres to guidelines for patients on special status (i.e. suicide sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
Thinks and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
Displays professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

Qualifications

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Nursing Assistant LNA - New Hampshire - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferredExperiencerelated experience 0-1 year preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Ability to work well collaboratively and independently. - Ability to operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system. - Ability to manage multiple competing priorities successfully. - Basic computer skills. - Ability to work effectively with patients other members of the Health Care Team facility personnel and families/supportive others. - Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. - Successful completion of CPI training is required within 30 days of hire.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

1 North is an inpatient unit for those with psychotic disorders specializing in first-break cases. Our focus is symptom management and safety ensuring a therapeutic environment to promote stabilization.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

52 Oak Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly

Grade

4

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Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 20 - 29