Job Description

Mental Health Specialist (PRN Weekends Only)

Diamond Grove Center is looking for qualified, individuals/candidates to fullfill our PRN Weekend Staffing Pool. Qualified candidates will only be required to work weekends only.

Dedicated to excellence and innovation in behavioral healthcare, Diamond Grove Center has been a leader in providing quality care for more than twenty seven years for childrens and adoloscents. 

Diamond Grove Center is a psychriatric behavioral hospital for children and adoloscents that provide services for children and adoloscents ranging from ages 5-17. Diamond Grove Center was opened in 1997, where we offer a full continum of inpatient as well as outpatient services while providing a safe and comfortable setting for our patients. Diamond Grove Center is a 61- bed facility which offers specialized mental health services for children and adoloscents who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Diamond Grove Center has been providing quality care to surronding counties since 1997. Diamond Grove Center is Joint Commission Accredited.

What do our current Mental Health Specialist provide?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first as well as their values. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Specialist(MHS) is providing quality patient care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of Mental Health Specialist, who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust options and opportunities for skills diversification, as well as career advancement for Mental Health Specialist(MHS) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.  At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws .

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Minimum Requirements

Previous experience as a hospital aide or as Treatment Assistant desired.  Prefer a degree in a Behavioral Science field or the equivalent of documented experience.  Will accept a High School Diploma/equivalent, with experience as a Hospital Aide, Treatment Assistant and experience. 

Physical Requirements

Overall physical workload is medium. Must be able to transport, move and assist patients who are immobile. Ability to communicate orally and writing with others. Must be mobile throughout the facility and system entities to attend meetings and make rounds. Position requires flexible hours. Frequent sitting for long periods of time. Occasional operation of standard office equipment and computer. Frequent answering/using of telephone. Occasional conflict resolution; constant attention to multiple details. Frequent problem solving and decision making. Occasional exposure to stressful situations. Occasional exposure to body fluids and disinfectants.

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