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Location : Kent, WA 98032
Position : Mental Health Specialist – Day Shift

Job Description : SIGNING BONUS $500The Mental Health Specialist, as a vital member of the primary treatment team, assists nurses in triaging and managing the medical and behavioral health needs of patients in the Evaluation and Treatment and/or Secure Withdrawal Management units at Recovery Place Kent.Essential Job Functions: (This is not the job description in its entirety)Provide feedback and recommendations to care team regarding behavioral aspects of patient interdisciplinary care plans and patient service improvementsAssist in the detection and proactive intervention with patients at-risk for behavioral escalationConduct front-line patient care to include the taking and recording of pertinent medical information as delegate by nursing staff, to include vital signs, blood pressure, temperature, etc.Assisting clients with basic activities of daily living tasks, to include ambulation assistance, bathing, toileting, etc.Observe and influence patient’s behavior with therapeutic interventions in the milieu by means of conflict resolution, communicating and interacting, initiating therapeutic activities, and utilizing varietal non-violent de-escalation skills, etc.Assist nurses with admissions and discharge processes and interfacility transfers to include belongings inventory, transmission and gathering of records, compiling patient charts, assisting patients with dressing/undressing/hygiene needs, providing and collecting clean/dirty linens, taking vitals as delegated, etc.Provide 1:1 sitting for patients who are behaviorally escalated, have a history of behavioral concerns, who are attending court on-site, and/or who are currently in seclusion and/or restraintPerform other duties as assigned within appropriate scopeMinimum Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of WashingtonCPI Certification required within 6 months of hire (training provided by Valley Cities)Pass required background checksPreferred Qualifications: One or more years in a Psychiatric or Acute Care setting preferredOne or more years working in a setting with clients living with mental health or substance use disorders preferredAs a health care entity, the COVID 19 vaccination is required. New hire must provide proof of vaccination upon hire.Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.Job Type: Full-timePay: $21.04 – $24.36 per hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:12 hour shiftDay shiftSupplemental Pay:Signing bonusCOVID-19 considerations:As a health care entity, the COVID 19 vaccination is required. New hire must provide proof of vaccination upon hire.Experience:Psychiatric or Acute Care setting: 1 year (Preferred)Shift availability:Day Shift (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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