A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications Electronic health records (EHR) management Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work English Haitian Creole Desktop applications Data entry Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Productivity software Clinical confidentiality policies Managing patient records Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination experience Full Job Description We are currently seeking a bilingual- English & Spanish , talented individual to help lead and facilitate mental health groups at our company. The right candidate will help with the evaluation of patients, develop treatment plans and work collaboratively with the medical and clinical staff. As a Group facilitator, the Mental Health Specialist is required to be a creative self-starter, bringing positive energy and a willingness to work in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with Serious & Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and a desire to work in recovery-based care. The Group Facilitator will also be responsible for scheduling and communicating with patients, as well as maintaining a thorough knowledge of the psychiatric, geriatric, and pediatric fields.
Responsibilities:
Assists with psychosocial assessments and treatment planning, which includes maintaining accurate records of consumer progress. Implements treatment plans under clinical supervision. Maintains comprehensive, accurate, thorough, and contemporaneous documentation on the treatment plans, daily progress notes, unusual incident reports, attendance, discharge summaries, etc. Facilitates and leads consumer groups. Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions as appropriate. Conducts individual meetings as necessary with consumers, family members, significant others, other agency staff members, etc. Assists with social service needs as directed by the clinical team, maintaining contacts with local agencies and civic organizations in a consumer advocacy role. Works with volunteers, interns, and other Center staff in planning and promoting Center activities that meet the individual needs of each consumer. Establishes contact with potential referral sources within the community including both inpatient facilities and outpatient community-based programs to generate intake referrals. Maintains the confidentiality of consumers at all times and operates within the Code of Ethics of the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association. Develops familiarity with JCAHO, Medicaid, and FLBH standards and compliance requirements, and assists in maintaining JCAHO accreditation and MHRS certification. May perform other duties as assigned.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Ability to coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team within an outpatient mental health agency. A superior communicator, who shares information readily and concisely, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others. Knowledge of sound ethical practices and principles related to the care of mental health consumers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent computer skills, including operating Microsoft Office Suite programs. Knowledge and ability to navigate an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including data entry. Ability to relate to adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness, using knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories related to mental health and mental illness. Ability to perform amicably in an environment serving the seriously and persistently mentally ill adult population. Ability to respect and uphold client confidentiality. Ability to exhibit a high level of organizational skills and able to prioritize and multi-task without direct supervision.
Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time Pay:
$15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Addiction Medicine Geriatrics Pediatrics Psychiatry Experience:
Mental Health:
2 years (Required)
Language:
Haitian Creole (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
