Psychoeducation Specialist –Adult Behavioral Health Unit – Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Psychoeducation Specialist – Lorain Hospital
Shift/Schedule:
Part Time - Scheduled for 16 Weekly Hours
Shift Times - Days/Afternoons
Weekends & Holidays - As Needed
Job Summary:
The Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).
Essential Functions:
Facilitates individual and/or support groups (within Psychoeducation scope) and may participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
Provides community resource knowledge and handles coordination of related activities.
May provide 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed, and patient checks as assigned.
Care planning and discharge planning in collaboration with Social Worker team.
Participates in continued education and in-service training.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services (required)
• Must be licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following: (required)
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
• Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-P)
• Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
• Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
• Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT)
• Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L)
• 1 year of experience in social services or human services setting (required)

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual and/or support groups (within Psychoeducation scope) and may participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings.
• Provides community resource knowledge and handles coordination of related activities.
• May provide 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed, and patient checks as assigned.
• Care planning and discharge planning in collaboration with Social Worker team.
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees