Night Shift Mental Health Specialist I - Trauma-Informed Care

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Columbus, OH, seeks a Night Shift Care Aide to support patients and families under RN supervision. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective communication, and safety through de‑escalation and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, delivering patient care, and serving as a resource on diagnoses, behavior plans, and crisis management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care and handles patient assignments as delegated.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families, using effective communication and education.
• Provides trauma-informed care, uses positive reinforcement, and maintains safety through de-escalation and crisis management.
• Collaborates with other health professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, protective equipment, crisis management.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate Psychology/Social Work program

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Columbus, OH, seeks a Night Shift Care Aide to support patients and families under RN supervision. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, effective communication, and safety through de‑escalation and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, delivering patient care, and serving as a resource on diagnoses, behavior plans, and crisis management.