Qualified Mental Health Professional - QMHP - Full Time

Time Type

• Full time
• Hours per
• Pay
• Period: 80
• Shift:
• Varied
• Minimum: $34.96
• USD
• Maximum: $47.29 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)
• Department:
• QMHP's
• Current
• Bay
• Area
• Hospital
• Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site. The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description

Qualified Mental Health Professional Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient and family/caregiver needs with respect to patient’s psychosocial health. Provides individual, family, and/or group therapy, creates and supervises an interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location Strong group skills Knowledge and understanding of cognitive behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy theories, principles, and practices Effective problem solving skills Effective teaching skills Knowledge of community resources and how to access Able to integrate care from a variety of sources to meet patient’s needs Able to work flexible schedule EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES Meets the criteria for practicing as a Qualified Mental Health Professional in the state of Oregon as one of the following: Psychiatrist or physician, licensed to practice in the State of Oregon Individual with a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or other mental health-related field Registered nurse with a graduate degree in psychiatric nursing, licensed in the State of Oregon Registered nurse with a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrable skills in the Qualified Mental Health Professional role An individual with registration as an occupational therapist An individual with a graduate degree in recreational therapy Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire which must be obtained by the last day of the month after the six (6) month grace period Therapeutic Recreational Specialist certified by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation preferred EXPERIENCE At least three (3) years experience in field of psychiatric patient care GENERAL INFORMATION Union Affiliation: None The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required. PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair May be required to lift up to 75 pounds Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone May require periodic use of personal computer Compensation Grade: G Compensation Grade Profile: G - Hourly Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Anti-Retaliation Notice #Level4 Serving Oregon's South Coast with high quality healthcare since 1974, Bay Area Hospital is an acute care district hospital with 129 beds. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, with some of the most advanced technological equipment on the Oregon Coast. We strive to improve the health of our community everyday by offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, and our employees embody our values of kindness, excellence, teamwork, ownership, and innovation.