Mental Health Specialist - Part Time (.5 or .7 FTE) Adolescent PHP

Mental Health Specialist - Adolescent PHPFTE: .5 or .7 (20-24 hours per week)Shift: DaysWeekend Obligation: NoReq: 1737About Us:The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.Position Summary:This position provides direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Director. Delivers assigned, delegated, direct care consistent with the individualized treatment plan. Performs routine care consistent with established standards policies and procedures. Maintains a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Collects and reports health status dataGathers objective data & observations about the patientDifferentiates between normal & abnormal observationsReports changes in patient status or abnormal findings to RNParticipates as a member of the interdisciplinary team Implements established plan of acre for each patientUnderstands the plan of care for each assigned patientCompletes interventions identified on the plan of care Delivers delegated aspects of direct careProvides care based on the established treatment planInvolves patient and parent/guardian in the care processLeads Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) and Wellness Groups in a classroom setting.Engages in individual & purposeful interactions with patients and parent/guardianCompletes vital signs, and weights as directed Monitors patient and environmental safety continuouslyMaintains a calm, healing environmentSecures patient’s belongings Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR)Completes group notes on assigned groupsReflects individual patient’s progress towards treatment goalsArticulates interventions utilized and responses to the interventionsNotes are factual and conciseObtains RN co-signature for EMR notes Demonstrates understanding of current therapeutic techniquesContinuously participates in learning opportunities to expand inventory of intervention optionsApplies learning and experience to patient care Effectively responds to escalating behaviorObserves patients for risk of aggressive behaviorDemonstrates an ability to identify early changes in behavior that indicate escalationEngages with patients who are exhibiting early behavioral changesApplies alternatives to physical intervention Facilitates customer satisfactionIdentifies issues of customer serviceActs to resolve customer service issues within available options in collaboration with team membersRefers complex and unresolved issues to the appropriate partiesParticipates in meetings with referral sources and external agencies Provides information to patients & familiesPresents information to patients and parent/guardian utilizing age specific principlesReviews comprehension of information Participates in the continuous improvement of the organization through the quality improvementprocessCompletes audits for assigned indicatorsReports any actual or potential situation that impacts patient safetyImplements actions that result in continuous improvement of quality & complianceParticipates in the organization wide quality measures as assigned Initiates emergency action when indicatedIdentifies emergency situations occurring in the programResponds to the emergency situation with immediate attention in a controlled & skilled manner Perform other duties as assignedPosition Qualifications:BLS/PALS certification is required. May be obtained after hired.Bachelors’ Degree in nursing, psychology, social work or other related field with six (6) months of direct patient care in a mental health setting required. – OR –Associates Degree in nursing, psychology, social work or other related field with two (2) years of direct patient care in a mental health experience required. – OR – High School Diploma and GED with four (4) years’ experience with direct patient care in mental health setting required.Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate groups.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision and values.Physical Requirements:The physical demands of this position are consistent with those performed in a normal office environment, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, and sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and ability to use a computer. Must be able to see, talk, and hear coworkers, patients, and others.Perks And BenefitsAt LCOH, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment. As part of our team, you'll have access to:Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their familiesFlexible spending and health savings accountsGenerous paid time offOpportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous educationA company-matching 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the futureComplimentary gym membership for yourself and your familyEmployer-provided short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and an Employee Assistance ProgramA community of mission-driven individuals passionate about making a differenceAll candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to will conduct a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of HOPE will follow the requirements for employment based on the State of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of HOPE also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.