About this role
Location: Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment: 01.7680 SMC MENTAL HEALTHPay Range: $16.94 - $26.26Care for our community, and your career.
• High school level of knowledge.
• Behavior Management training required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire/transfer.
• Minimum one year experience working with persons suffering from mental illness, alcoholism or substance abuse preferred.
• Observes confidentiality regarding protected health information. Demonstrates positive communication, posses tact, discretion, diplomacy and team work skills. Supports the decisions of the treatment team.
• Ability to work under stress, able to write legibly, document accurately. Must be able to communicate with patient observations to licensed and professional staff.
• Good organizational, priority setting and communication skills. Must be self motivated, observant, conscious of safety concerns in the immediate environment, alert to small changes in behavior.
• Ability to recognize and intervene in potentially violent situations. Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, interact in a method that is appropriate for the age group to which the service is provided.
• Ability to move and lift supplies up to 75 pounds and to safely move, transport patients using safe handling equipment.
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours: 36 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.