MENTAL HEALTH WORKER / C.N.A. FT Nights R3

About the role

Provides role as patient advocate through role‑modeling standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation, monitoring, interacting, and providing/assisting in groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient advocate, modeling performance standards and addressing patient service needs.
• Assist registered nurses with direct patient care, focusing on activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment by observing, monitoring, and interacting with patients.
• Provide or assist with group activities and interventions.

Requirements

• College credits in any social science (required); Bachelor’s degree in a social science (preferred).
• Behavioral health experience preferred; experience working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Active C.N.A. license required for external candidates.
• Internal MHW candidates must obtain C.N.A. certification within 6 months of accepting the position.

Schedule

Full‑time nights on a 36/72 schedule, every other weekend.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are a trusted, integrated health‑care organization. We advance medical research, attract top specialty‑trained physicians, deliver renowned services and innovative programs, and engage in essential health‑care conversations. Our mission is to transform the future of health care and promote the health of the individuals and communities we serve.