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Mental Health Associate, Full Time, Third Shift
Valley Health. Collaborate with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary treatment team through rounds, patient care conferences, and patient advocacy .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in patient care coordination, therapeutic milieu maintenance, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in administering psychological assessments and employing de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and well-being.
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BLS CertificationPsychiatric Care ExperiencePatient AdvocacyDe-Escalation TechniquesActivities of Daily Living Support
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Hard Skills
MMSE AdministrationMMPI InstructionsBehavior Modification PrinciplesPatient MonitoringNursing Procedures Documentation
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationEmpathyProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationCPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Therapeutic MilieuPatient ConfidentialityHuman Growth and DevelopmentPsychiatric CareHospital Setting Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary treatment team through rounds, patient care conferences, and patient advocacy
- Maintain a therapeutic milieu and monitor patients and the unit environment for safety
- Report changes in patients’ physical and psychological status
- Identify situations requiring restraints or seclusion and demonstrate proper procedures
- Administer and accurately score the MMSE and provide instructions for the MMPI
- Structure individual time with patients and support therapeutic goals
- Protect patient confidentiality and explain patient rights
- Encourage participation in community meetings, groups, and activities
- Use de-escalation techniques and behavior modification principles
- Provide and coordinate patient care under the direction of an RN/LPN
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, vital signs, meal monitoring, goal setting, and leisure skills
- Perform delegated nursing procedures and document care and patient responses
- Escort or transport patients to other hospital areas and assist with special procedures
- Maintain stock in treatment areas, dayroom, and galleys
- Plan and conduct group activities under documented supervision and evaluation by an Activities Therapist
- Attend staff meetings, seminars, inservices, and training
- Follow policies, dress code, and delegated responsibilities
- Assist in precepting new employees and assume other responsibilities assigned by the manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Science or related field preferred, or five years of experience in psychiatric care preferred
- Experience in a hospital setting preferred
- BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
- Successful completion of unit orientation checklist within six weeks of hire required
- Understands basic principles of human growth and development required
- Record clear of sexual misconduct or abusive behavior toward others required
- Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs based on the age of the patient served required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Current certification in CPR and mandatory yearly inservices and training
Benefits
Comp & perks- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining