Inpatient Mental Health Specialist, Full Time, Rotating Shifts

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.
Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Work Experience
related experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, 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.

Bachelor's degree preferred

Ability to coordinate and run inpatient groups preferred

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here generally represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These duties may not be representative of all positions within this job description and may vary from time to time based on the role and/or operational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing: Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)