Mental Health Specialist I - Child Unit- Night Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Base: starts at $20.16ph; differential: $2.30/nigh...
Trauma-informed care delivery
Therapeutic crisis intervention moves
Patient safety and de-escalation
This role involves providing basic supportive and trauma-informed care to children and families in a specialized child unit setting

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing basic supportive and trauma-informed care to children and families in a specialized child unit setting.
  • The position requires the ability to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves and maintain safety through de-escalation and limit setting.
  • Candidates must be willing to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as directed by leadership.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing basic supportive and trauma-informed care to children and families in a specialized child unit setting.

Salary

Base: Starts at $20.16/hour; Differential: $2.30/night shift + $1.80/weekend; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care delivery
  • Therapeutic crisis intervention moves
  • Patient safety and de-escalation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with behavioral health units
  • Positive reinforcement techniques

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Half Psychology/Social Work undergraduate program or equivalent experience
  • One year hospital mental health experience in past three years
  • BLS certification within 90 days of hire
  • TCI certification within 90 days of hire
  • First Aid certification within 90 days of hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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