Mental Health Specialist I- Neurobehavior Unit- Day Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Behavioral Health Support Technician to provide basic supportive care to patients under RN supervision, applying trauma-informed approaches. The role emphasizes effective communication and collaboration with families and the care team.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, ongoing psychology or social work undergrad, and relevant certifications (BLS, TCI, First Aid). One year of mental health hospital experience is required.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care. Cares for patient assignment as delegated.
• Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Provides trauma-informed care and maintains safety through de-escalation and protective measures.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses and care plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Undergraduate Psychology/Social Work coursework

Job description

Hours

7:00am- 3:30pm

FTE

0.6 - 24 hours/week or 0.8- 32 hours/week- Every other Saturday & Sunday required.

Rate

Starts at $20.16/hour with potential for higher pay based on relevant exp., plus $1.80 shift differential for weekends.

Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership

Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership.

Job Description Summary

Performs basic supportive and trauma-informed care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurse or clinical supervisor.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care. Cares for patient assignment as delegated.
• Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit including but not limited to effective communication and education.
• Provides trauma-informed care, utilizes positive reinforcement and operates within a therapeutic relationship, maintains staff and patient safety through de-escalation, limit setting, and physical interventions
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, crisis management.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Current enrollment in and completion of half a Psychology, Social Work, or related undergraduate program, or equivalent experience, required.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), must maintain certification.
• 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

Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Experience

One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, or equivalent education, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, 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

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves (TCI).
• Able to wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment.
• Rapid physical response when needed.
• Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment.
• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

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