Human Services Specialist I (Behavioral Health Assistant -C)

The Department of Mental Health is a drug-free workplace.  All candidates will be required to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test.  

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Provides specialized therapeutic nursing care to culturally diverse psychiatric patient populations across the life span based on individualized Nursing Care Plans.  Utilizing effective leadership and interpersonal skills, provides guidance and assists other Mental Health Specialists in performing their assigned duties. 


This position is located and worked within the Division of Inpatient Services to include:  G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital,  Morris Village, and W.S. Hall Psychiatric Hospital.

State Requirement:  Experience in a relevant program area.

Agency Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a health related field; or a high school diploma/ GED and five (5) years or more of health care related experience.

Physical Requirements:  Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two or three flights of stairs.  Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods.  Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors.  Must be able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/ regulatory requirements.

Note:  If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application.  The employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded.
 

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.