EXTERNAL ADVOCATE NORRISTOWN STATE HOSPITAL
Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania Norristown, PA Norristown, PA Full-time Full-time From $21 an hour From $21 an hour An External Advocate is an independent advocate who provides assistance and support to individuals receiving services at a state-operated mental health facility.
General Description and Requirements:
Excellent communication skills; Addressing questions, concerns and complaints regarding hospital care, and the fundamental rights of individuals receiving services at Norristown State Hospital; Providing information and education/resources addressing mental health, mental health services and other issues which impact patients and family members; Developing reports related to complaints and making recommendations based on patients' and families' concerns; Meeting with patients, family members, and other stakeholders in the mental health system on a daily basis; Attending Treatment Team meetings; and Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Education/Professional Requirements A Degree in a human service in a health care or human services field is required; Ability to demonstrate 3 years of professional experince in a health care/human service field with at least one of those 3 years working in the field of mental health; Experience working on locked unit is desireable Generous Benefit package.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Education/Professional Requirements.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
General Description and Requirements:
Excellent communication skills; Addressing questions, concerns and complaints regarding hospital care, and the fundamental rights of individuals receiving services at Norristown State Hospital; Providing information and education/resources addressing mental health, mental health services and other issues which impact patients and family members; Developing reports related to complaints and making recommendations based on patients' and families' concerns; Meeting with patients, family members, and other stakeholders in the mental health system on a daily basis; Attending Treatment Team meetings; and Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Education/Professional Requirements A Degree in a human service in a health care or human services field is required; Ability to demonstrate 3 years of professional experince in a health care/human service field with at least one of those 3 years working in the field of mental health; Experience working on locked unit is desireable Generous Benefit package.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $21.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person Education/Professional Requirements.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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