Support Specialist PRN - Mental Health Recovery Center
Eskenazi Health

Job Info

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Division:Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division:SEMHC

Req ID:21200

Schedule:PRN/Per Diem

Shift:Varied (Days/Evenings)

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Centeroffers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.

About The Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center:

The Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center, situated on the seventh floor of the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, is a 30 bed inpatient unit dedicated to individuals experiencing episodes of serious mental illness, requiring a secure and supportive environment for their recovery journey. Recognizing the significance of preserving each patient's autonomy, the center prioritizes safety while fostering an atmosphere that respects patients' rights and dignity.

The overarching objective of the Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center is to facilitate the return of patients to their homes and communities at the earliest suitable juncture. Outpatient case managers collaborate with patients to navigate this transition, ensuring a seamless continuity of care and support post-discharge.

Where You Fit In & What To Expect:

In the Mental Health Recovery Unit, the Support Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering the well-being and progress of clients. Expect a dynamic and hands-on environment where your responsibilities extend to providing essential skills training and development to clients in accordance with medical necessity as outlined in the person-centered treatment plan. This involves tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, addressing a spectrum of areas such as self-care and emotional regulation.

What To Expect:

Working in the Mental Health Recovery Unit means being an integral part of a team-oriented environment where collaboration and communication are paramount. Your contributions in skills training, crisis management, and case management are vital components in the holistic approach to mental health recovery. Expect a fulfilling and dynamic role where your efforts directly impact the lives of clients and contribute to the overall success of the treatment team.

Am I Qualified:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of experience in Behavioral Health
• OR equivalent post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Associate's degree).
• Current CPR certification.

What We Offer:

We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance by providing the following:

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for further growth and development
• Established shift differential for eligible shift hours
• A culture of caring not only for patients/family members but also for our staff - ask your recruiter about the unique ways SEMHC supports our team members!

Why join our Team at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4

Learn more about Eskenazi Health! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4&t=189s

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Embraces, understands, and operates under the Recovery Model, including AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and the spirit of motivational interviewing
• Provides skills training and development to clients in group and individual settings as guided by medical necessity outlined in the Person Centered Treatment Plan; skills training and development includes but is not limited to the following: home management, (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting and payeeships), self-care management (bathing, dressing, grooming, nutrition, medication-consistency, assisting with medical follow up, attending medical appointments), emotion management (communication skills, decision making skills, coping skills, anger management)
• Provides crisis management and emergency interventions including but not limited to: CPR and CPI; for Mental Health Recovery Unit only: controlling of physical aggression by actively participating in the seclusion/restraint team
• Provides quality case management directed by treatment team and guided by medical necessity outlined in the Person Centered Treatment Plan
• May provide transportation in company provided vehicle and personal vehicle as directed by treatment team and guided by medical necessity; maintains a copy of Vehicle-Related Accident Reporting Procedures in vehicle
• Meets the agency's standard of client service hours
• Meets the agency's standard of timely completion of progress notes
• Advocates for clients to ensure access to needed services which includes developing community relationships and resources
• Reports to treatment team in staffing including but not limited to: successes and challenges, assessment of client progress, barriers to success, any level of care changes
• Performs selected nursing procedures consistent with Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, including but not limited to: performing vital signs, collecting specimens, monitoring nutritional status and other such duties as assigned by supervisor and within scope of practice
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment at all times through on-going assessment of milieu/appointment environment and intervenes as indicated in Person Centered Treatment Plan and by nursing or physician order
• Accepts personal responsibility for development that includes 20 hours of training per year including but not limited to topics of addictions, cultural competency and trauma
• Provides written/electronic documentation of every client interaction where an intervention occurs or observation completed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of behavioral health
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of basic behavior management process
• Knowledge of basic learning principles
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities
• Knowledge of hands-on patient care
• Knowledge of hands on computer experience
• Must meet the following basic competencies as applicable: CPR, CPI, Animal Education, Medications, Legal, Addictions, Age-Related

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis

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