Inpatient Psychiatric Care Specialist

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform observations, manage activities, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu in line with hospital policies.

The role requires handling patient care tasks, documenting status, and participating in safety protocols. High school diploma and basic psychiatric knowledge are required for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of psychiatric, psychological and medical terminology and their clinical implications for treatment of patients.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care observations and duties as directed by the RN and hospital policies.
• Manage patient activities and provide patient education.
• Assist with maintaining a therapeutic milieu in accordance with policy.
• Supervise patient activities and respond per protocol.
• Use de-escalation techniques to reduce risk of disruptive behavior.
• Identify behaviors that may require seclusion or restraint and escalate as needed.
• Participate in restraint and seclusion per hospital policy.
• Escort and monitor patients during fresh air breaks.
• Perform routine patient care tasks (vital signs, feeding, mobility, hygiene, dressing, linen changes).
• Prepare treatment areas and equipment, assist in supplies preparation.

Skills

Psychiatric terminology

Prioritization

Communication

Critical thinking

Instruction following

Judgment

Tech literacy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform observations, manage activities, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu in line with hospital policies.

The role requires handling patient care tasks, documenting status, and participating in safety protocols. High school diploma and basic psychiatric knowledge are required for this full-time position.