Mental Health Worker
Brown University Health · Providence, RI · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$23.13–$43.04/hrFull-time
Summary
The Mental Health Worker functions under the direction of the Professional Nurse and is responsible to the Clinical Manager. This position provides direct care and maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu for a select group of patients on the Psychiatric Unit. Provides services to the adult population.Responsibilities
- Participates in the treatment planning process by completing selected areas on the assessment form and collaborating with the Professional Nurse to develop the initial problem list and treatment plan.
- Communicates individual treatment plans with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Implements the treatment plan in accordance with unit policies and procedures and demonstrates the ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within unit and department standards.
- Reviews treatment plans and problem lists on a daily basis.
- Aids in the evaluation of care by providing input at team meetings.
- Documents significant patient/family interactions on flowsheet in a timely manner.
- Observes patients in activities of daily living in accordance with the treatment plan (personal hygiene, ambulation, shaving, etc.).
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and encourages their participation in recreational and other therapeutic activities.
- Maintains cleanliness of the group room and reports any safety hazards to supervisor.
- Manages aggressive/destructive behavior by providing timely therapeutic interventions. Assists in placing patients in seclusion and/or restraints according to policy and procedures.
- Assists in patient and room searches.
- Escorts patients to other departments in the hospital.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and respects patient right to privacy.
Minimum Qualifications
- BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
- Associate Degree required. Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
- CURRENT BLS CERTIFICATION.
- CURRENT RIH CRISIS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT.
- EXPERIENCE:
- PREFERRED
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care.
Supervisory Responsibility
- None