Mental Health Specialist

Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients, helps patients with daily living and the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit.

Team Highlights:

As a Mental Health Specialist on our team, and under direct supervision, you will provide child, adolescent, or adult patient support and supervision in a treatment or educational milieu; and assist in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Takes vital signs, weighs patients and collects routine specimens

• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Typically reports to a supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in psychology, social work or related field
• OR MHS Certification and 2 years related patient care experience required
• Crisis prevention training, or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full‑time employees. For part‑time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part‑time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well‑being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we’ll help you pay for it.
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre‑tax and Roth after‑tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3‑6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• An award‑winning and incentive‑driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more.
• Robust and interactive employee referral program.
• And much more.

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high‑quality, person‑centered healthcare team, we can’t wait to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208‑625‑4620 or email [email protected] with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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