Mental Health Specialist per diem

Responsibilities

• Assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug, and alcohol patients.
• Advocate for patients who may be vulnerable or need additional support.
• Provide parent/family counseling, including Parent Management Training and Family Systems interventions.
• Adhere to guidelines for patients on special status (e.g., suicide, sexual abuse or AWOL precautions).
• Provide accurate shift-to-shift report and remain on the unit while the incoming shift is in report.
• Think and act quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
• Display professional boundaries in relationships with patients at all times.
• Complete and file all documentation as required in a timely manner.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) – Various issuers preferred.
• Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) – New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Related experience 0‑1 year preferred.

• Work well collaboratively and independently.
• Operate within Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
• Basic computer skills.
• Work effectively with patients, other members of the Health Care Team, facility personnel, and families/supportive others.
• Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Successful completion of CPI training required within 30 days of hire.

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) – 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) – 20lbs – 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.