Psychiatric Care Specialist

7 days ago


South Jordan, Utah, United States University of Utah Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Care Specialist to join our team at the University of Utah. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Care Specialist provides safe, supportive, and therapeutic environments for psychiatric patients. Responsibilities include assisting with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment, performing or assisting with patient admissions, orienting patients and their families to the facility, and escorting patients to off-unit appointments and activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assists with maintaining a safe and hazard-free environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, conducting patient room searches, reporting unsafe conditions, and applying appropriate emotional and physical support.
  • Performs or assists with the admission of new patients by gathering routine information for nursing assessment, searching patients and belongings for contraband, documenting belongings and other appropriate information.
  • Orients the patient and patient's family to the facility and the policies and procedures.
  • Escorts the patients to off-unit appointments and activities using therapeutic interventions to ensure the safety of the patient, hospital staff, and other University patients and visitors.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher's aide or assistant.
  • A current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
Working Conditions

This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing care in a psychiatric setting. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases.



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