Mental Health Specialist 

 

About the Job:

Do you have a passion for providing optimal mental health supports to those utilizing treatment and educational services? Do you have a dream to share your passion - Join our Behavioral Health Team as the newest Mental Health Specialist at Kootenai Health!

Project Summary:

As a Mental Health Specialist on our team, and under direct supervision, you will provide child, adolescent, or adult patient support and supervision in a treatment or educational milieu; and assist in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness.

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in psychology, social work or related field OR MHS Certification and 2 years related patient care experience required Crisis prevention training, or must acquire within 6 months of employment, required BLS Required.  Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

 

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Julie at JPickup@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.