Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Psych

About the role

Provides direct behavioral health patient care at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living
• Provides or 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
• Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction
• Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury
• Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity
• Other duties as assigned

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

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs