Mental Health Specialist Educator | Evening Shift

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an Education Specialist to collaborate with RN Educators to oversee learner development and onboarding for Behavioral Health units. The role emphasizes delivering education to individuals or groups and supporting staff competency and safety.

The candidate will coordinate orientation programs, monitor onboarding progress, and serve as a resource for policy changes and educational opportunities, ensuring alignment with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field required.
• Three years of mental health, education, or related experience required; de-escalation and safety training preferred.
• Certifications: BLS required; TCI certified per organization policy; First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education programs for Behavioral Health nursing units and onboarding.
• Plan, organize, and direct unit-specific education requirements and coordinator meetings.
• Deliver classroom, huddles, or other education methods to meet learner needs and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Psychology/Social Work/Education)

Job description

Overview

Shift Available: Evenings- 3:00pm- 11:30pm. FTE: 1.0- 40 hours (5x, 8 hour shifts per week). Rate: Starts at $24.50/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp., and additional $1.80hr for the Evenings shift differential. Expected to support all Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

Job Description Summary

Collaborates with Behavioral Health RN Educators to oversee assigned learners, works directly with new staff and preceptors, and assists with the onboarding process. Delivers education experiences on an individual or group level.

Essential Functions

Collaborates with senior leaders and system resources to plan, organize, and direct role specific and unit specific education requirements. Conducts or participates in meetings that directly affect the planning, coordination, promotion, and implementation of programs Develops and oversees new hire orientation consistent with employee’s job expectations, compliance standards, and NCH policies and procedures. Monitors, collects, and evaluates employee's on-boarding progress, competency, and meeting safety standards. Evaluates new hire orientation to ensure compliance standards and requirements, and recommends changes to services, materials, or operation. Serves as educational resource to assigned staff. Facilitates communication of policy changes, system, and educational opportunities impacting assigned learners. Provides classroom style education, huddles, or other methods of delivery of education targeting needs of assigned learners. Oversees competency assessments and skills training related to milieu management, patient and employee safety, and Joint Commission regulations.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related experience, required

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification provided by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification. First Aid certification by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, adept in collaboration, and ability to relate effectively with all hospital staff. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

Three years of mental health, education, or related experience, required. Experience in de-escalation and safety training, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Loud Noises, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vet

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Company Culture

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.