Mental Health Specialist | Psychiatric Hospital | PRN | Variable

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands

1600 SW Archer Road Gainesville, Florida 36210  

Schedule:  Variable

Employment Type: PRN

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Specialist will perform the following job duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines:

• Provide patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team model.
• Interventions include physical and psychosocial activities.
• Assist with monitoring of the milieu for safety and security.
• Provide a variety of direct patient care activities, including assisting with ADL care, monitoring of vital signs and specimen collection.
• Provide positive interactions and a safe environment, engages in therapeutic activities and assists therapist with programming.
• Conduct daily community groups, psychoeducation groups and evening wrap up groups and activities to maximize patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High School diploma, or its equivalent

Preferred: Minimum 1 year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology, Social Sciences or related field

Experience

Required: If no college experience must have at least one year of Behavioral Health experience in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting or experience as a CNA, EMT or equivalent in a related medical setting. 

This position requires a Level 2 background screening. Applicants may review background screening information at  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/