Mental Health Specialists needed for an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit located in North Chicago
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Looking for Mental Health Specialists interested in a fast-paced inpatient setting located in North Chicago.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse
• Monitor patient vitals
• Facilitate therapeutic CBT group sessions
• Provide crisis intervention
• Stabilize and redirect patients
• 15 minute rounding throughout the unit to maintain a
safe and therapeutic environment
• Assure compliance with applicable laws pertaining to
behavior health in-patient care
• Maintain all patient documentation
• Position includes assisting patients in Activities of Daily
Living (bathing, shaving, toileting, etc.)
• EMR: Meditech
Shift Details:
• Day Shift
• 12-hour shifts
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology preferred
• 1 year of experience working in an acute psychiatric setting
• CPI trained and certified
• CPR certified
• Working knowledge of general and psycho-education group therapy, therapeutic relationships, and age specific growth and development
• Bilingual is a plus
Perks & Benefits:
• 24/7 professional and reliable service
• Dedicated consultants
• Competitive pay
• Malpractice coverage
• Health Benefits