PsychoEdu Specialist BHI St. Elizabeth Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Full time 36 hours

Psychoeducational Specialist for Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit:

POSITION CRITERIA

Considerable knowledge of therapeutic principles techniques and methods and their application to the population served

Knowledge of the physiological sociological and psychological implications for the disease processes experienced by the population served

Ability to evaluate patients and interpret data

Ability to plan develop and facilitate psychoeducation and expressive/recreational therapy groups and programs

Ability to evaluate client progress and to present evaluative reports in multidisciplinary team meetings

The ability and willingness to identify with share in and have a commitment to the philosophy mission values and vision of Bon Secours Mercy Health

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Professional appearance aptitude and attitude

Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting rigid deadlines

Impeccable ethics and integrity

Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients families a variety of professional disciplines and the public.

Ability to use critical clinical reasoning analysis problem solving decisionmaking and stress management

Ability to efficiently manage time priorities and resources

Possesses basic computer skills; demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and webbased applications

Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards

Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality HIPAA compliance

Awareness of cultural sensitivity

Ability to Travel when necessary

Ability to organize and maintain supplies and equipment

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient manual and finger dexterity and eyehand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds (with assistance). Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS CERTIFICATIONS

Recreation Therapist: NCTRC required

Art Therapist: ATR Required ATRBC Preferred

Dance & Movement Therapist: RDMT Required

Music Therapist: MTBC Required

Occupational Therapist: OTR/L Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Bachelors degree and certification required.

13 Years experience providing recreational groups to vulnerable populations.

13 Years experience working in a psychiatric setting highly preferred.

Basic Life Support Certification: Required provided by Hospital program within 30 days of hire Special

Required Job Specific Training: DeEscalation training within 90 days of hire (provided by hospital) Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.

Applicant must be available to work days afternoons weekends and holidays.

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .