PeaceHealth is seeking a Mental Health Associate - Psychiatry PPS (Per Diem) for a per diem, Variable shift position.
Req ID: 170380
JOB SUMMARY
Delivers services under the direct supervision of a Qualified Mental Health Professional.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains familiarity with each client's assessment, behavior/care plan, and treatment plan to ensure 1:1 and group activities continue to serve therapeutic function.
Helps with ongoing behavioral intervention/management on the unit including assisting care staff with difficult situations, preventative measures, and environmental issues.
Participates in treatment team meetings and scheduled in-service trainings.
Provides skills training to clients, assist them in gaining aid and entitlements, and provides medication monitoring (not applicable in all communities).
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelors' degree in Human Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience that gives the caregiver the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
State Registration or Licensure as required by Region.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Minimum of one year of experience working in the Human Services or related field.
OTHER SKILLS:
Adaptability to rapid change.
Ability to assist clients in picking up their medications.
REGION/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES
Whatcom Region:
Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor license required. Candidate must apply for license within 7 days of hire and attain the license within 60 days.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
ST JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires normal amounts of physical effort at least 66% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids.
Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Bellingham community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .
Location: Bellingham , St. Joseph Medical Center (216) Job Category: Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support Shift: Variable Shift Length: 8 Hours FTE: 0.0 Work Type: Per Diem/Relief Hourly compensation starts at: $ 17.87 , more depending on experience Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support; Counselor Agency Affiliate
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Bellingham || Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support ||Behavioral Health/Social Work || Per Diem/Relief || BEHAVIORAL HLTH SVCS
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
