StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports veterans via VetStar, aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star, and much more! StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967.
Sunrise Canyon Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital is in search of compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Specialists.
Mental Health Specialists (MHS) provide direct nursing assistance to persons admitted to Sunrise Canyon Hospital. MHS staff work as members of the interdisciplinary team and are responsible for providing nursing assistant services, monitoring changing patient needs, communicating changes with team members, providing pre-crisis and crisis intervention and management, assisting in therapeutic groups and activities, assisting with discharge arrangements and documenting in the medical record according to Hospital Policies and Procedures. MHS staff complete required documentation; verbally communicate pertinent information to other trainers, nurses, supervisor, etc.; and assist supervisor and other staff with special assignments and/or projects as needed.
Full Time Schedule: Day shifts 8am - 8pm; Night shifts - 8pm – 8am; (Shifts noted below)
Part-time (PRN) opportunities are also available.
Incentive Program
Upon Completion of First 30 Days | $500 |
Six (6) Month Anniversary | $500 |
One (1) Year Anniversary | $1,000 |
Two (2) Year Anniversary | $2,000 |
Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package to full time employees including, but not limited to, company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company-paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, employee referral augmentations, and premium holiday pay.
EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Posted: 5/22/2023
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