Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Psych

Job Summary

Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance with performing activities of daily living.
• Assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations.
• Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner.
• Ensures patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction.
• Prevents patient injury by providing for patient safety.
• Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Behavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferred.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.