UnityPoint Health - Meriter
Madison, Wisconsin
Mental Health Specialist; Psychiatric Adult; 0.7FTE; PM/Night Shift
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- 1 week ago
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Job Description
Job Description:
The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides direct care for patients in the psychiatric milieu by interacting with patients individually and in groups with a focus on assessment and monitoring of symptoms and behaviors, implementation of behavioral interventions, and enhancing coping strategies.
The MHS utilizes a variety of modalities for milieu therapy and milieu management to assist in providing an environment of intensive therapeutic programming for patients.
The MHS is also responsible for continuously monitoring for safety in the milieu, and assessing for safety risks associated with patient behaviors and then intervening in real time as needed to maintain the safety of the patients and the staff and reporting assessment data to the RN and/or other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Qualifications:
EEO/M/F/D/V
The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides direct care for patients in the psychiatric milieu by interacting with patients individually and in groups with a focus on assessment and monitoring of symptoms and behaviors, implementation of behavioral interventions, and enhancing coping strategies.
The MHS utilizes a variety of modalities for milieu therapy and milieu management to assist in providing an environment of intensive therapeutic programming for patients.
The MHS is also responsible for continuously monitoring for safety in the milieu, and assessing for safety risks associated with patient behaviors and then intervening in real time as needed to maintain the safety of the patients and the staff and reporting assessment data to the RN and/or other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- CPI Training within 90 days of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another healthcare or mental health field.
- Minimum of one-year experience in a mental health care setting for children/adolescents strongly preferred, but not required.
- Additional experience providing direct health care services to children/ adolescents and/or adults
- CNA certification
EEO/M/F/D/V
Weekends
Some
Zip Code
53715
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
Job Title
Mental Health Specialist; Psychiatric Adult; 0.7FTE; PM/Night Shift
Site Address
202 South Park Street
Work Schedule
8 hour shifts, including Pm and Night shift, every other weekend, and holiday rotation
Hours Per Week
28
Status
Benefit Eligible
City
Madison
FTE
0.7
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