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SalaryThorek Memorial Hospital is a stable community hospital with its roots in Chicago for over 100 years. We are dedicated to excellence in patient care, serving our community, and committed to the continued learning of our employees.
We are currently seeking a Full-time(7:00 pm. - 7:00 am.) Mental Health Specialist. The ideal Mental Health Specialist candidate will have previous experience working in an inpatient psychiatric unit and can use proper judgement in fast-paced environment.
Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and enrollment into Thorek's 401(k) plan, as well as life insurance, short-term disability insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
The responsibilities of the Mental Health Specialist include, but are not limited to:
- 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
- Includes assisting patients in Activities of Daily Living (bathing, shaving, toileting, etc.)
Job Requirements:
- 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
Thorek is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Mental Health Specialist: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPI and CPR (Required)
Work Location: In person
