Support Specialist - Mental Health Recovery Center

Division: SEMHC Health

Sub-Division:

Req ID:

20365

Schedule : Any

Shift : Any

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.

About the Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center:

The Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center, situated on the seventh floor of the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, is a 30 bed inpatient unit dedicated to individuals experiencing episodes of serious mental illness, requiring a secure and supportive environment for their recovery journey. Recognizing the significance of preserving each patient's autonomy, the center prioritizes safety while fostering an atmosphere that respects patients' rights and dignity.

The overarching objective of the Kathi & Bob Postlethwait Mental Health Recovery Center is to facilitate the return of patients to their homes and communities at the earliest suitable juncture. Outpatient case managers collaborate with patients to navigate this transition, ensuring a seamless continuity of care and support post-discharge.

Where You Fit In:

In the Mental Health Recovery Unit, the Support Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering the well-being and progress of clients. Expect a dynamic and hands-on environment where your responsibilities extend to providing essential skills training and development to clients in accordance with medical necessity as outlined in the person-centered treatment plan. This involves tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, addressing a spectrum of areas such as self-care and emotional regulation.

What To Expect:

Working in the Mental Health Recovery Unit means being an integral part of a team-oriented environment where collaboration and communication are paramount. Your contributions in skills training, crisis management, and case management are vital components in the holistic approach to mental health recovery. Expect a fulfilling and dynamic role where your efforts directly impact the lives of clients and contribute to the overall success of the treatment team.

Am I Qualified?
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in Behavioral Health OR equivalent post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Associate's degree).
Current CPR certification.
What We Offer:

We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance by providing the following:

Flexible schedule
Competitive compensation
Opportunities for further growth and development
Established shift differential for eligible shift hours
A culture of caring not only for patients/family members but also for our staff - ask your recruiter about the unique ways SEMHC supports our team members!
Why join our Team at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4

Learn more about Eskenazi Health! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4&t=189s

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Embraces and operates under the Recovery Model, incorporating AIDET and the spirit of motivational interviewing.
Provides skills training and development to clients in both group and individual settings, guided by medical necessity outlined in the person-centered treatment plan.
Offers crisis management and emergency interventions, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and approved area-specific crisis intervention techniques.
Regularly reports to the treatment team during staff meetings, discussing successes, challenges, client progress assessment, barriers to success, and any level of care changes.
Adheres to the agency's standard of delivering appropriate services at the right time, right place, and right frequency, based on the client's level of need.
Ensures timely completion of all documentation, interpreting and applying service and billing procedures according to client needs, and completing billing with precision and timeliness.
Establishes and maintains a safe environment by continuously assessing the milieu/appointment environment, intervening as indicated in the person-centered treatment plan, and following nursing or physician orders.
Meets agency requirements for continuing education to stay current in professional development.
In the Mental Health Recovery Unit and Triage Only:
Actively participates in the seclusion/restraint team to control physical aggression.
Performs selected nursing procedures consistent with Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, including vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and monitoring nutritional status, within the scope of practice and as assigned by the supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge of behavioral health
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of basic behavior management process
Knowledge of basic learning principles
Knowledge of community resources
Knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities
Knowledge of hands-on patient care
Knowledge of hands on computer experience
Must meet the following basic competencies as applicable: CPR, CPI, Animal Education, Medications, Legal, Addictions, Age-Related

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.