Mental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Salem, Oregon, United States Salem Hospital, Inc. Full time
About the Role

Salem Hospital, Inc. is seeking a skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients within our inpatient psychiatric units.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide effective mental health interventions to assigned patients, coordinating individual cases with the multidisciplinary team and completing related documentation to promote patient recovery.
  • Represent Salem Hospital in a professional manner, adhering to and enforcing all Mass General Brigham & Salem Hospital policies and guidelines as well as federal regulations and program requirements.
  • Participate in patient admissions, take vital signs, and meet with patients on a daily basis as assigned by the Registered Nurse, to provide therapeutic and supportive counseling.
  • Assist patients to meet basic ADL needs and provide behavioral interventions to manage patients as needed, demonstrating knowledge and ability to deploy less restrictive alternatives in managing agitated patients.
  • Participate in patient restraints as directed by a licensed nurse and assist with group programming, acting as a group leader, observing and directing group therapy sessions.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, performing other related duties as necessary and as directed by a Sr. MHS, Charge Nurse or Nurse Director.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Will accept 5+ years of related experience in lieu of high school diploma/G.E.D.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or actively working towards or completion of a related Bachelor's Degree program in Behavioral Health or Human Services.
  • Requires successful completion of restraint and de-escalation training required within 30 days of hire, and annually.
  • Requires successful completion of AVADE Training.
About Salem Hospital, Inc.

Salem Hospital, Inc. is a member of the Mass General Brigham network, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients of all ages. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in a supportive and inclusive environment.



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