What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Care Specialist position at Haven Behavioral?
Company Overview
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque is a 48-bed licensed, acute care behavioral hospital that provides a safe and nurturing environment for the treatment of complex mental health issues.
About Us
We offer innovative, customized treatment in both inpatient and outpatient programs, tailoring our care to meet the unique needs and preferences of each patient. Our expert, compassionate treatment strategies address a wide range of mental health conditions and mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and schizophrenia.
Job Description
This role involves assessing patients for risk of danger to self or others at time of admission and ongoing through hospitalization. The ideal candidate will intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation and participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care.
- Assess patients for risk of danger to self or others
- Intervene with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation
- Participate in treatment team meetings
- Provide patient educational information
