At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Mercy Health** As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Psychoeducation Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. Essential Job Functions + Facilitates groups. Provides Individual activities tailored to specific needs of patients (within scope). May participate in family meetings and treatment team meetings. + Discharge planning in collaboration with Social Worker team + Community resource knowledge and coordination of activities; particularly in the area of specialized activities such as pet therapy, nutrition, yoga. + Completes leisure assessments + Care planning + May provide 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed. + May provide 15-minute patient checks as assigned. + Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Must be licensed, certified, or registered as appropriate by state and national licensing boards in one of the following: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Registered Art Therapist (ATR) Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC) Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT) Occupational Therapist Licensed (OTR/L) Education Bachelors, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, or Expressive Therapy (Music, Dance/Movement), Counseling, or Human Services (required) Work Experience 1 year in social or human services setting (required) Training None Language None Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* May be required to use physical restraints. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*  May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone.                                                    _* Individuals in this position_ _are required to_ _exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ Physical Requirements _​_ **Physical Demands** Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                             x                                       Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                        x                                                                       Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                         x                                      Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                    x                                                                       Stoop, Kneel                                                                                                        x                                     Crawling                                                                             x                                                                       Climbing                                                                             x                                                                       Balance                                                                                x                                                                      Bending                                                                               x                                                                                                                                                                                                               **Work Position** Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Sitting                                                                                   x                                                                      Walking                                                                                                                                               x       Standing                                                                                                               x                                                                                                                                                                            Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards **Physical Requirements** Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near                                                                            **Hazards** Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure                                                                            Skills De-escalation physical interventions debriefing Motivational interviewing Patient Centered care Care planning performing safety checks and constant observer working within an interdisciplinary team Collaboration with community organizations Technology proficiency Documentation participation in psychoeducation specialist across the ministry CPI Instructor Virtual Interaction Providing facility/ministry, community wide presentations focused on BH and Stigma Participation in enterprise wide workgroups Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com