Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago

Miami, United States Public Health Trust of Dade Co Full time
About the Role

The Mental Health Specialist is a vital member of the care team at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, providing support to mentally ill patients in the patient care treatment facility. As a Mental Health Specialist, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care and support the delivery of a single standard of care.

Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Performing patient care observations and duties as directed by the RN and outlined in the hospital's policies and procedures.
  • Managing patient activities and providing patient education.
  • Assisting with maintaining a therapeutic milieu in accordance with policy.
  • Supervising patient activities in the milieu and responding/intervening per protocol.
  • Utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques and coping strategies to help reduce the risk of patients' disruptive and aggressive behavior.
  • Identifying behaviors that may require seclusion, restraint, or other clinical intervention, and escalating to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
  • Participating in the restraint and seclusion of patients according to hospital policy and procedures.
  • Transporting patients to and from medical appointments.
  • Escorting and monitoring patients during fresh air breaks.
  • Performing a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care, including vital signs, feeding, mobility, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, bed making/linen changes, and assisting the healthcare team with preparing supplies and setting up/equipment.
  • Utilizing specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care.
  • Assisting, as needed, in the preparation of patient treatment areas between patient use.
  • Performing ongoing observations of patients and documenting their status in the electronic observation record.
  • Reporting unusual findings to the primary nurse or nurse leader.
  • Maintaining accurate precautionary monitoring (suicidal, violence, and elopement) q. 15 minutes; reporting and recording patients' physical and emotional whereabouts, activity, and behavior.
  • Responsibly monitoring patients in recreational therapies, psychotherapy, and education programs; and documenting significant behaviors.
  • Engaging patients in daily activities, including group facilitation.
  • In JBHH, assuming responsibility for proper handling of patients' clothing and property at the time of admission, transfer, and discharge; and completing necessary documentation.
  • Assisting in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e., washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.
  • Maintaining the storage closet and ensuring therapeutic activity materials are available.
  • Following up on patient care responsibilities and assignments left from previous shifts and reporting any incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of procedures.
  • Assisting with orientation of new employees, as needed.
  • Engaging in culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate interventions in order to work with patients from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.
  • Demonstrating behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
  • Performing all other related job duties as assigned.


Requirements

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience. High School diploma is required. Valid Florida Behavioral Health Technician Certification preferred. Valid Florida driver's license. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

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