Mental Health Worker, Adolescent
Position Overview
The Mental Health Worker performs duties under the direction of the Unit Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, or Team Leader. This position is responsible for gathering and reporting observational data, providing direct patient care to assigned patients, implementing therapeutic interventions and emotional support for patients during hospitalization on the acute care inpatient services at Alta Bates/Summit Medical Center. The role requires proficiency in verbal de-escalation of anxious and agitated patients. Mental Health Workers assist the R.N. in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, implementing the program, processing admissions and discharges, and helping patients with activities of daily living.
Responsibilities
- Gather and report observational data on patients.
- Provide direct patient care and implement therapeutic interventions.
- Offer emotional support to patients during hospitalization.
- Perform verbal de-escalation of anxious and agitated patients.
- Assist the R.N. in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.
- Support the implementation of the program and process admissions/discharges.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree).
- Minimum of 12 months of experience in a behavioral health care setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification (preferred).
Skills and Knowledge
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Functional knowledge of psychiatric terminology.
Schedule
- Full-time, 32 hours per week.
- Evening shift (8-hour shifts).
- Variable days of the week, including weekends as needed.
Pay
Pay range is $32.31 to $36.20 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.
Benefits
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.