Mental Health Practitioner (Adult OCD Intensive Outpatient Program)

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 58.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of California in the Neuropsychiatric Hospital seeks a part-time clinician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will implement and evaluate treatment plans, support daily care, and contribute to individualized patient care planning within a therapeutic milieu.

The role requires 3 years of psychiatric inpatient experience (or 2 years with a Master's), plus active BLS certification. Strong communication and safety skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelors degree in Behavioral sciences or related field with 3 years psychiatric inpatient experience.
• Masters degree with 2 years psychiatric inpatient experience or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to assess, observe, and report patient behavior and concerns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-focused activities and therapeutic programming.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with established nursing care plans and medical orders.
• Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, appearance, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Support therapeutic programming through individual, small group, and large group activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic milieu management.
• Document patient observations, interventions, and clinical outcomes accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support patient treatment goals.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

Group dynamics

Therapeutic communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment and observation

Safety interventions

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral sciences or related field

Master's degree in related field

Herramientas

N/A

Descripción del empleo

Description

Join our Neuropsychiatric Hospital and become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting individuals experience acute mental health needs focusing on OCD. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team, helping implement and evaluate established treatment plans while supporting a safe and therapeutic environment. You will collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professions to monitory patient progress, support daily care needs, facilitate therapeutic activities, and contribute to individualized patient care planning. Key responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with established nursing care plans and medical orders
• Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, appearance, symptoms, and overall condition
• Support therapeutic programming through individual, small group, and large group activities
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic milieu management
• Document patient observations, interventions, and clinical outcomes accurately and timely
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support patient treatment goals
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies

Please note: this is a part-time position

Salary range: $32.74/hr - $42.23/hr

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral sciences or related field and 3 years experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting OR
• Master's degree and 2 years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of group dynamics and therapeutic group processes
• Knowledge of psychological functioning and behavioral change
• Knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques
• Understanding of multidisciplinary healthcare team collaboration
• Ability to assess, observe, and report patient behavior and concerns
• Knowledge of managing assaultive behavior and utilizing appropriate safety interventions
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-focused activities and therapeutic programming
• Strong verbal and written communication skills