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Samaritan Health Services
Mental Health Specialist I
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What they do
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.
$44,908 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Specialist I Facility Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center Req # Req #: 78931 Location Corvallis, OR Schedule
- Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp)
Day Department GSR Mental Health Remote Status Remote Status:
OnSite Salary Range Salary Range:
$21.98- $32.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Assists in providing outpatient mental health care to patients under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or psychiatric nurse practitioner.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Mental Health teams at Samaritan Health Services provide a full range of professional mental health services through a team of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Child Development or a related field required. Experience working with mental health patients preferred. Qualified Mental Health Assistant experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Psychology- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation. Adaptability/Flexibility
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients. Communication
- Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas. Team Building
- Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Social Perceptiveness
- Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) WALK
- INCLINE LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 40
- 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 20
- 40 Lbs PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) CLIMB
- STAIRS LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 0
- 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 20
- 40 Lbs LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0- 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0- 20 Lbs SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) REACH
- Forward REACH
- Upward
SIT STAND WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Knee to chest: 24- 54") 0
- 20 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
BEND FORWARD
at waistROTATE TRUNK
SittingROTATE TRUNK
StandingFINGER DEXTERITY PINCH
Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist CARRY 1-handed, 0- 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds