Mental Health Worker - Child and Adolescent

Responsibilities

Mental Health Worker Inpatient:

• Assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living.
• Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient:

• Carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING:

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA.
• If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.65 to $27.01.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

Schedule

Full-Time, Night 12-Hour Shfit/ Rotating Weekends

Hospital

St. Mary of Nazareth

Location

Chicago, IL 60622

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights