Mental Health Support Specialist

18 hours ago


Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States View Point Health Full time

Job Title: Mental Health Support Specialist

Job Summary:

View Point Health is seeking a skilled Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team. As a Mental Health Support Specialist, you will provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor general client activity to observe and report behavior/progress of clients admitted to a community residential crisis stabilization center for treatment of acute mental illness or behavioral health disorders.
  • Observe and become familiar with each client's behavior and disability.
  • Monitor clients for detection of any behavior which could be injurious to self or others, or which is so unusual or atypical that immediate attention of nursing staff is warranted.
  • Secures assistance from and/or helps other staff in handling acute behavioral crisis situations.
  • Provides personal care and basic nursing procedures to clients, including feeding, personal hygiene and grooming as necessary.
  • Accurately collects data (paper and/or electronically) on target and replacement behaviors specific to the client's Behavior Support Plan.
  • Maintains clean and organized condition to assure a safe, secure, and attractive environment for clients and staff.
  • Records clearly, concisely and accurately all client care data and other documentation in medical records according to agency protocols.
  • Helps with admission intake process.
  • Conducts skills groups, recreational activity groups and community meetings with clients.
  • Assist clients with scheduled phone calls. Document those phone calls.
  • Monitor and assist during unit visitation.
  • Organize the unit.
  • Complete the daily 24-hour report to document the client's behaviors during the shift.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least six months of experience in a related field
  • Experience serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred
  • Experience with individuals being served in a psychiatric hospital, residential, or group home setting preferred.
  • Experience of at least one year working with Dual Diagnosed (Substance Abuse/Mental Health) and or residential setting
  • Must have valid Georgia driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
  • Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).

Benefits:

  • State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
  • Paid New Hire Training
  • 5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
  • Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
  • Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.



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