Pediatric Mental Health Specialist I

About the role

The Pediatric Mental Health Specialist position provides the opportunity to grow your career in the mental and behavioral health field by learning de-escalation skills and techniques, gaining an understanding of behaviors, building rapport, and problem solving. PMHSs are coaches for our patients. PMHSs work directly with patients and help lead them through a series of scheduled activities, including skills groups. These groups promote healthy problem-solving, social, and coping skills that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. PMHSs work with complex and acute psychiatric patients in a fast-paced environment, implementing interventions that promote a safe and therapeutic setting for patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients and help lead them through a series of scheduled activities, including skills groups.
• Implement interventions that promote a safe and therapeutic setting for patients, families, and staff.
• Work with complex and acute psychiatric patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide coaching and support to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Requirements

• BA or BS in psychosocial related field and/or equivalent education and direct experience.
• Registration as a Nursing Assistant in Washington State within 6 months of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Safety Care certification (internal training) required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.
• Ukeru training required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent psychology and behavior.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in group settings.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay

$26.51 - $39.76 per hour

Schedule

Mix of day and evening shifts, as well as weekends. 0.9 FTE (72 hours per biweekly pay period).