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Now offering a $5,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus for Program Specialists!

A Career with Hartgrove Behavioral Health System Offers....

A rewarding career improving the lives adults and youthHighly competitive wages & shift differentialsCareer advancement and mobilityAn engaged leadership team with a commitment to patient and staff safetyCompetitive benefits packages inclusive of medical/dental/vision, 401K company matching, tuition reimbursement benefits, UHS employee discount offerings, etc.And much more!

About Us...

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System meets the needs of our patients, their families and the community by delivering an all-encompassing psychiatric healthcare service that is both effective and efficient. Restoring the emotional well-being of our patients and giving them resources for their future is our primary commitment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and activities of daily living. The Program Specialist is additionally responsible for the implantation of programs, training and the schedule.

Responsibilities include:

-Perform all crisis intervention techniques (verbal and physical) and respond to code situations

-Monitor and ensure patient safety at all times

-Ability to therapeutically communicate with patients

-Ability to recognize and communicate the physical and psychological status of the patients under their care

-Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living when necessary

-Supervise a team of Mental Health Specialists

-Maintain a clean work setting and milieu

-Assist in the transporting of patients to and from the hospital when needed

-Performing vital signs on patients

-Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: Bachelor's degree required; Associates Degree accepted along with comparable experience; Masters Degree in Psychology or related field strongly preferred.

Experience: 3 years of experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and adults. Prior experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques. Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes. Experience Supervising a staff of at least 4 employees or more.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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