Mental Health Specialist (CNA) / On-Call
Mental Health Specialist (CNA) / On-Call
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26-08-2025
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Mental Health Specialist as a vital member of the primary treatment team assists nurses in triaging and managing the medical and behavioral health needs of patients in the Evaluation and Treatment and/or Secure Withdrawal Management units at Recovery Place Kent.
Essential Job Functions
Provide feedback and recommendations to care team regarding behavioral aspects of patient interdisciplinary care plans
Provides feedback and recommendations to care team in regards to patient service improvements
Assist in the detection and proactive intervention with patients at-risk for behavioral escalation
Conduct front-line patient care to include the taking and recording of pertinent medical information as delegate by nursing staff to include vital signs blood pressure temperature etc.
Assisting clients with basic activities of daily living tasks to include ambulation assistance bathing toileting etc.
Consistent team communication with nursing staff (RNs and LPNs) in regards to medical monitoring results and observed physical health or behavioral concerns
Entering transcribing recording and maintaining patient health care information in written and/or electronic form
Observe and influence patients behavior with therapeutic interventions in the milieu by means of conflict resolution communicating and interacting initiating therapeutic activities and utilizing varietal non-violent de-escalation skills etc.
Assist nurses with admissions and discharge processes and interfacility transfers to include belongings inventory transmission and gathering of records compiling patient charts assisting patients with dressing/undressing/hygiene needs providing and collecting clean/dirty linens taking vitals as delegated etc.
Apply and/or facilitate the safe and appropriate application of restraints as per policy and protocol
Provide 1:1 sitting for patients who are behaviorally escalated have a history of behavioral concerns who are attending court on-site and/or who are currently in seclusion and/or restraint
Demonstrate respect for and enforce patient rights and maintain confidentiality as per HIPPA and agency policy
Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure
Maintain a safe environment applying principles of medical asepsis infection control techniques and universal precautions. Follow agency infection control plan and policies
Change linens and sanitize patient rooms and bathrooms as per policy for the purpose of cleaning up bodily fluids or other spills and/or admitting new patients
Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection including mental health and alcohol-drug patient confidentiality (42 CFR) and HIPAA (45 CFR)
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings
Perform other duties as assigned within appropriate scope
Must work at least 3 shifts per month 1 being a weekend
Must work at least 1 major and 1 minor holiday per calendar year
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
High School Diploma/GED Required
CPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities)
Active BLS Certifed
Obtain Food Handler card
Pass required background checks
Experience
One or more years in a Psychiatric or Acute Care setting preferred
One or more years working in a setting with clients living with mental health or substance use disorders preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders
Strong verbal and written communication proficiencies
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional interpersonal and social perceptiveness skills
Service oriented behavior
Proactive learning behavior
Flexibility and adaptability
Computer/technology literacy and proficiency
Working Conditions
Direct patient care requires the ability to lift push pull twist stoop and lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Most work takes place in an acute inpatient setting where the noise level in the work area is typical with telephones personal interruptions and a multiplicity of background noises. Performance of duties as a Mental Health Specialist may include exposure to hazardous materials (such as body fluids needle sticks). In the event of emergency disaster or extreme weather conditions Mental Health Specialists may be required to remain in facility to ensure patients receive proper care if there is a staffing shortage.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
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