• Takes a proactive and productive role in problem solving and program development in unit meeting, and in informal and formal work groups.
• Helps identify patients’ problems, needs, and strengths; provides verbal input into the development of treatment plan goals and interventions.
• Communicates regularly with the Nurse/Nurse Mgr regarding patient care concerns and carries out corrective actions
• Communicates with patients and families in a manner which projects empathy, helpfulness and desire to positively impact patient’s treatment.
• Provides accurate information on shift-to-shift report and remains on the unit while incoming shift is in report.
• Maintains patient, program, department and related documentations ensuring that documentation is timely, accurate and legible.
• Understands and implements appropriate action to avoid power struggles with patients; works as an effective team member to establish a milieu which minimizes the occurrence of aggressive behavior.
• Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.

***$5,000 Sign-on bonus avialable***

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, human services or related field preferred; or 4 years of experience in a mental health role; or combination of education and experience totaling a minimum of 4 years.

• Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance