THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Mental Health Specialist II- Psychiatric Crisis Department (Nights)
Main Campus, Columbus, OH · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$11k-$20kDetected 6 hours ago
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About the role
- Expected to float to other Behavioral Health nursing units as needed at the direction of leadership
- Pay to commensurate with experience. $1.80 per hour weekend shift premium and $2.30/hr night shift premium
Requirements
- Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves (TCI).
Nice to have
- Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care.
- Cares for patient assignment as delegated.
- Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, crisis management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience, required
- Master's Degree, preferred.
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent education, required.
- Physical Requirements:
- Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
- 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.
Compensation
- $11k-$20k
Benefits
- One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, required.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
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