Inpatient Mental Health Care Specialist

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a paraprofessional mental health worker to deliver care under direct supervision. The role requires completing BLS within 30 days of hire and passing a background check.

Applicants should have either two years of college or two years of inpatient acute psychiatric care experience. A Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing is preferred, along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Obtain certification in BLS within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates or co-facilitates the therapeutic group process.
• Applies effective communication techniques in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and in interacting with clients and significant others in therapeutic relationships.
• Assists clients to structure their lives in a therapeutic manner, working as an active member of the mental health team.
• Identifies verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behavior and applies de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Implements interventions and documents clients’ responses in the medical record.
• Assists clients in activities of daily living as needed.
• May transport and supervise clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Two years college study

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing

Job description

Wheeling Hospital is seeking a paraprofessional mental health worker to deliver care under direct supervision. The role requires completing BLS within 30 days of hire and passing a background check.

Applicants should have either two years of college or two years of inpatient acute psychiatric care experience. A Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Social Work, or Nursing is preferred, along with a valid driver's license.