Mental Health Professional - Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem - Variable

ProMedica; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Mental Health Professional for its inpatient psychiatry unit. This role involves assisting patients in meeting their basic needs while working under nursing supervision. You'll provide direct care, conduct observations, and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure comprehensive care. Join a mission-driven organization that values compassionate care and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to make a difference, this position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree in Mental Health Technology or a bachelor's degree.
• Critical thinking skills are essential for patient care documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting basic human needs under nursing supervision.
• Provide direct patient care and collaborate on care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Mental Health Technology

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

CPR - BLS Certification

Job description

Mental Health Professional - Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem - Variable - (92064)

Job Title: Mental Health Professional - Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem - Variable

Category: Behavioral Health

Organizational Unit: ProMedica -> ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital (MRH) -> Monroe Regional Hospital -> Inpatient Psychiatry (6060)

Location:

Job Description

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in southern Michigan and Ohio. A national leader in the treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital is also a pacesetter in Michigan for obstetrics, emergency care, intensive care, controlling infections, and organ donation.

Position Summary:

A Mental Health Professional is an individual who is trained to function under nursing supervision and assist the patient in meeting basic human needs. The role is designated as unlicensed assisted personnel. Under supervision, provides to individual groups care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, environmental safety, spiritual, and social skills. Care includes physical observation and data collection, provision of direct patient care, and collaboration in implementation of plans of care. Care of the client takes into consideration their developmental capabilities and physiologic processes. Care is provided in collaboration with the therapies of other health care disciplines. Assures that the patient/significant other, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, or guardian is informed regarding plans of care.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Must have an associate degree in Mental Health Technology and/or a bachelor’s degree (preferred) in a related field. Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention during orientation.
• Skills: Must have interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, physicians, and a variety of personnel. Must possess critical thinking skills in order to collaborate in the provision and documentation of patient interactions and under stressful situations.
• Years of Experience: N/A
• License: N/A
• Certification: Must have CPR – BLS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in a related field.
• Years of Experience: Recent experience in psychiatry preferred. Individual, family, and group therapy training and experience preferred.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail].

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