Mental Health Specialist I - Psychiatric Crisis Department (days)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Main Campus, OH, United States
Base: $20.16ph; bonus/equity: $1.80 ph weekend shi...
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Trauma-informed care
Therapeutic relationships
De-escalation and limit setting
** Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Specialist I for their Psychiatric Crisis Department, requiring 32 or 24 hours per week on day shifts, including every other weekend. The role involves providing trauma-informed care to patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse, with a salary starting at $20.16/hour. **

Job Summary

  • Performs basic supportive and trauma-informed care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurse or clinical supervisor.
  • Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care, establishes therapeutic relationships, and provides trauma-informed care, utilizing positive reinforcement and operating within a therapeutic relationship.
  • Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, and crisis management.

Matching Summary

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** Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Specialist I for their Psychiatric Crisis Department, requiring 32 or 24 hours per week on day shifts, including every other weekend. The role involves providing trauma-informed care to patients and families under the supervision of a registered nurse, with a salary starting at $20.16/hour. **

Salary

Base: $20.16/hour; Bonus/Equity: $1.80 per hour weekend shift premium; Benefits: Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • trauma-informed care
  • therapeutic relationships
  • de-escalation and limit setting
  • interdisciplinary team participation

Nice-to-have

  • positive reinforcement
  • crisis management resource

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of half a Psychology, Social Work, or related undergraduate program
  • One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years
  • BLS certification
  • TCI certification
  • First Aid certification

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