MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - BACHELOR'S LEVEL

Job Summary

Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse. May be required to assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.

Education

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Bachelors in human services field preferred.

Experience

Position requires a minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient-centered environment with preference given to experience working with patients who have behavioral health or addiction issues.

Other Requirements

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all patient populations.
• Ability to appropriately apply restraint and seclusion procedures when necessary.
• Ability to process patient information and perform assigned duties in a confidential, professional and empathetic manner.
• Ability to operate internal computer systems and applications to effectively accomplish assigned duties.