PRN Mental Health Specialist

Job overview

The PRN Mental Health Specialist role is onsite in Houston, TX, with hours and shifts assigned as needed; compensation is not specified. The role supports patient care at The Menninger Clinic. This position helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while providing direct patient support, assisting with daily living activities, encouraging therapeutic participation, and sharing observations with the care team.

What you'll do

• Conduct patient safety and environmental rounds
• report safety concerns
• maintain a clean, orderly milieu
• build therapeutic relationships and use appropriate limit setting. Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living, orient new patients, reinforce treatment structures, share progress with healthcare professionals, advocate for patients, support therapeutic activities and groups, escort and supervise patients as assigned, and complete required training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prn

mental health specialist

patient care

therapeutic activities

activities of daily living

patient advocacy

houston tx

the menninger clinic

high school diploma

texas driver license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

PRN hours and shifts are assigned on an as-needed basis. A high school diploma is required; a related bachelor's degree or commensurate mental health experience is preferred.

About the employer

The Menninger Clinic is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.