Mental Health Partner at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

75673Peds Mental Health-InpatiPart time4: Day/Evening

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  JOB SUMMARY
  
  
  
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    The chief objective of this position:

    
    
    
    
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      To provide direct, age-specific mental health care to the child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients being treated for psychiatric illness based on the interdisciplinary plan of care, under the direction of an RN.
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

    
    
    
    
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      N/A
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

    
    
    
    
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      CPR certification
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Experience REQUIRED:

    
    
    
    
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      None
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Experience PREFERRED

    
    
    
    
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      Experience working with children or adults with emotional and mental disorders
      
    
    
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      Experience providing patient care on an inpatient psychiatric hospital unit
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Education/training REQUIRED: (Note: work experience may be considered in lieu of credentials not required by law with HR approval. Work experience must be specific to role)

    
    
    
    
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      Bachelor's Degree in a human services field (counseling, psychology, social work, or related field).
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
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    Education/training PREFERRED:

    
    
    
    
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      At least one year of supplemental related training working with emotional and mental disorders