Mental Health Specialist, CGH Medical Center

3 weeks ago


Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States CGH Medical Center Full time

Job Title: Mental Health Professional

The Mental Health Professional plays a vital role in the multidisciplinary treatment team at CGH Medical Center. This position is responsible for working directly with mentally ill or intellectually and developmentally disabled patients, providing therapeutic activities and support under the direction of the Licensed Clinical Therapist.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients' needs using observation, medical records, and discussions with other healthcare professionals, patients' families, and patients.

  • Implement treatment plans to support stabilization of patients in behavioral health crisis.

  • Evaluate patients' capabilities and prepare recommendations on placement of patients in activity programs.

  • Conduct and supervise completion of group or individual recreational, social, and related therapeutic activities for psychiatric patients at CGH Medical Center.

  • Participate in activities designed to ensure the safety of staff and patients on the unit.

  • Collaborate with the licensed therapist and medical staff on a holistic and individualized plan of care including discharge planning.

  • Demonstrate ability to display compassion, empathy, and calmness in all situations, including stressful interactions with patients/families/visitors/coworkers.

  • Intervene appropriately and therapeutically in crisis situations using crisis intervention prevention techniques (i.e. MOAB).

  • Maintain a professional attitude and behavior which enhances the efficacy therapeutic environment.

  • Maintain good working relations among all unit personnel and other hospital employees through appropriate communication.

  • Support an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mental health or psychology or related field required or a specialized Certificate in Substance Abuse or related area.

  • Experience and direct contact with patients and individuals with behavioral health and special needs preferred.

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs preferred.

  • Knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques and terminology.

  • Ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in therapeutic activities required.

  • Strong operational knowledge in Microsoft Windows/Office products and the ability to learn the CGH order entry system.

  • Must meet the prescribed standards as determined by the department director.

  • BLS Required within 30 days of hire.

  • Completion of advanced MOAB training within 90 days of hire.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.


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