Sunrise Canyon Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital is in search of compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Specialists.
Mental Health Specialists (MHS) provide direct nursing assistance to persons admitted to Sunrise Canyon Hospital. MHS staff work as members of the interdisciplinary team and are responsible for providing nursing assistant services, monitoring changing patient needs, communicating changes with team members, providing pre-crisis and crisis intervention and management, assisting in therapeutic groups and activities, assisting with discharge arrangements and documenting in the medical record according to Hospital Policies and Procedures. MHS staff complete required documentation; verbally communicate pertinent information to other trainers, nurses, supervisor, etc.; and assist supervisor and other staff with special assignments and/or projects as needed.
Part-time / on-call (PRN) opportunities are available. Schedule discussed in interview.
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package to full time employees including, but not limited to, company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company-paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, employee referral augmentations, and premium holiday pay.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED) with one year of related experience, preferred.
- Certified Nurse’s Aide is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, be compassionate, and have a desire to help people who are struggling with mental illness.
- Must be able to attend required training and work assigned schedule.
- Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, copier, fax, etc.,) and personal computer with Microsoft Office products is required.
- Candidate must have a valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and insurability under Agency insurance.
- Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.