Description

　　The Mental Health Practitioner/Senior Mental Health Practitioner, under direct supervision of RN, provides 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. Incumbent shall also have skills, knowledge and ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual, small and large activity groups. Performance will be reviewed twice during the probationary period, and annually thereafter.

　　Floating to other psychiatric units may be required dependent upon staffing needs

　　Salary range: $28.55-$37.69 HourlyQualifications

　　We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

　　BLS - American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer required

　　Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Sciences - required

　　One year experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent required

　　Policies and procedures of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital and legal requirements related to the care of patients.

　　Establish written goals and objectives for each activity.

　　Plan and implement individual, large and small group programs/activities.

　　Evaluate patients' strength and problem areas.

　　Modify and/or adapt group techniques to improve individual and/or group treatment outcomes.

　　Physically participate in patient activities.

　　Physically apply holds, restraints, and protective devices.

　　Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group activities to psychiatric patients on an acute psychiatric inpatient unit

　　UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.