Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health Specialist
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Job Description
License/Certification/Registration:
*Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Education:
*Bachelors degree required preferred in social work / psychology field
Experience:
*One year of experience working with patients in a pediatric healthcare setting preferred
*Experience working with children with behavioral dysregulation autism intellectual or cognitive impairments or developmental delays is preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Proactive and positive approach to patient care
*Education and experience providing gender culture and ageappropriate care
*Creativity with generating ideas regarding safe activities to provide/do with the patients
*Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Ability to display a professional attitude in all aspects of performance
*Ability to develop rapport with wide variety of patients and families
*Flexibility to float to inpatient mental health (IPMH) when needed
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or oncall work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
About Childrens Minnesota
Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and notforprofit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two freestanding hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Department Overview
Position Summary
The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for providing direct patient care to children and adolescents who arrive with behavioral challenges or are in acute mental health crises. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in conjunction with the Clinical Support Associate (CSA) they assist with collecting data regarding a patients physical psychological or safety status on an ongoing basis. The MHS will need to communicate efficiently and effectively regarding the patients status and safety with the RN. They will need to communicate with the clinical support staff (CSAs) in order to fulfill the patients ongoing needs or facilitate the response of the RN if there is a concern. The MHS will be responsible for engaging in activities and education to assist in building rapport providing distraction with the goal of keeping the patient safe and regulated during their time in the ED. Utilizing a therapeutic approach the MHS in the ED will be the primary communicator and responder during patient escalations. Deescalation training will be provided. Behavioral modification and management may be required when appropriate and directed by social work or the provider. The MHS is responsible for continually monitor patient rooms and the surrounding area to assess for any potential hazards or personal patient safety concerns. This role may float to provide care and support for the Inpatient Mental Health patients.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
