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Mental Health Specialist

FHE Health
Boca Raton, FL, United States
Full-time

What Are We Looking For?

Mental Health Specialist (MHS) with experience working in behavioral health, addiction / substance abuse treatment facility is required.

The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services to mental health patients and is a participating member of the collaborative interdisciplinary treatment team to help assist in the mental health care of the people served.

This position requires constant observation and documentation of patient behaviors for clinical evaluation. Mental Health Specialists work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director.

This position is full-time (12-hour shift) for both inpatient and outpatient campuses.

As a full-time Mental Health Tech (MHT), you will be offered the following benefit options :

Medical

Dental

Vision

Supplemental Life

Disability

401k

Personal PTO

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications :

Current CPR Certification or must be obtained

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training or must be obtained

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Be at least 21 years of age to drive company vehicles, if required

Certification or associate degree in behavioral health

Experience working in a mental health institution or psychiatric facility

Essential Job Functions include :

Assists the nursing staff in the responsibility for day-to-day processing of new admissions in triage in a timely and efficient manner.

Serves as a support for patients entering treatment in the facility.

Observes all patient activity, maintains a visible presence on the patients in and outside the campus, and circulates throughout the treatment center’s facility.

Assists patient’s daily activities and ADL’s, as needed.

Acts as a liaison between patients and treatment team, documenting pertinent observations to support treatment team and assist the patient.

Recognizes and responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions.

Supervises patients while they are unpacking / packing

Maintains orderly conduct of patients, ensuring the safety of all patients.

Conducts searches of patient property and removes all contraband.

Observes urinalysis exams.

Transport patients to and from the emergency room and / or doctor’s appointments when necessary using company vehicle.

7 days ago
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