Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health Inpatient Units - Per Diem

About the role

Be the eyes and ears of our expert clinical team as a Mental Health Worker. In this role, you'll observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and social behavior, reporting as necessary to the nursing team. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, expertly intervening in times of anxiousness and assisting them with their daily activities. Record vital signs and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and social behavior
• Report observations to the nursing team
• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients
• Intervene in times of anxiousness
• Assist patients with their daily activities
• Record vital signs and other important clinical information
• Support the multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• Communicate and write fluently in the English language
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning
• Successful completion of two weeks in-person orientation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills

• Observation skills
• Therapeutic communication
• Documentation skills
• Vital sign recording
• Teamwork

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$32.25/Hourly

Schedule

Per diem all shifts including weekends (Sat + Sun)