Legacy Health

PES Behavioral Health Assistant

Job Location Unity
Position Status Regular Full-Time
Requisition ID
24-36647
City
PORTLAND
State/Province
OR
Department
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Avg Hours Per Week
36
FTE
0.90
Pay Range
USD $20.00/Hr. - USD $27.09/Hr.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Shift Differentials
Eves $1.75/hr, Nts $2.75/hr, Wknd $2.00/hr
Union
Emanuel Local 49
Work Days
Variable schedule, with weekends/holidays
Shift
Night
Shift Length
12
Shift Start Time
1900
Shift End Time
0730

Overview

We continue our commitment to raise the bar on the quality of behavioral health care provided to those in our community who suffer from mental illness. Finding the best people to join our team is crucial in meeting our goals. If you thrive in a team environment and you want to contribute to the safe and efficient flow of patients, join us as we build an integrated, qualified team dedicated to behavioral health.

 

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, provides coordination, implementation and milieu observation in keeping with the general treatment mode of the program in which employed.  The values of teamwork, respect and caring, effective use of resources, and initiative are integrated comprehensively into the performance standards in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) department. The position is an integral part of the team approach to patient care and performs various tasks and procedures to contribute to the safe and efficient flow of patients through the department.

 

Partnerships in transforming health:

Unity Center for Behavioral Health is a one-of-a-kind center for people facing a mental health crisis. Unity Center features a Psychiatric Emergency Service, where patients receive care by specialists in behavioral health in a calming, non-hospital-like setting. Unity also has inpatient care for adults and teens. It is a collaboration between Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health and Oregon Health & Science University.

 

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, provides coordination, implementation and milieu observation in keeping with the general treatment mode of the program in which employed.  The values of teamwork, respect and caring, effective use of resources, and initiative are integrated comprehensively into the performance standards in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) department. The position is an integral part of the team approach to patient care and performs various tasks and procedures to contribute to the safe and efficient flow of patients through the department.

 

Qualifications

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Training or coursework in behavioral health field preferred.

 

Experience:

  • One year of clinical experience in a behavioral health setting or related experience required; two year’s preferred. 
  • Acute care experience preferred.

 

Skills:

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.

 

 

Licensure

Licensure/Certification:

  • AHA BLS for Health Care Provider required.

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