DescriptionThe Mental Health Practitioner, under direct supervision of a licensed psychotherapist, will work with adult patients who are experiencing severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They will provide nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care; carrying out assigned tasks; working collaboratively with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team. They shall also have skills, knowledge and ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual, small and large activity groups. They will be part of a team that includes psychiatrists, PhDs ,and LCSWs who specialize in OCD treatments.Part Time Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 1:00pmHourly Salary Range: $28.55 - $37.69Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCMEQualificationsBachelors Degree in Psychology or Behavioral Sciences - RequiredBLS certificate - RequiredOne year experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent - RequiredWorking knowledge of:
Psychological functioning and deviations from normal. Growth and development throughout the life span. Techniques of therapeutic communication. Management of assaultive behavior. JCAHO and Title 22 accreditation and licensing requirements.
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