Mental Health Worker Days, 36 hours/week, every other weekend

Member of the multidisciplinary psychiatric patient treatment team, implementing clinical care for patients aged 18 and above under the supervision of a psychiatric registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Participates in crisis intervention using verbal and physical de-escalation of potentially unsafe or aggressive behavior per training technique and seclusion/restraint policies/procedures
• Assists RN in administering physical care and personal hygiene measures to assigned patients
• Leads and co-leads therapeutic process oriented and activity groups
• Provides patient/family education and supports regarding milieu programming, goals of hospitalization, and therapeutic interventions
• Gives observation and input regarding the patient to Nurse Manager/Charge RN when unable to communicate directly at treatment team meetings
• Continuously evaluates patient progress toward goals through documentation, participation in treatment planning, shift report, and report to charge RN
• Conducts and/or assists RN with patient search for contraband, vital signs, height, weight, and orientation to the unit
• Conducts patient safety checks to monitor individual patient safety as well as unit mood and rising acuity concerns
• Identifies issues related to progress towards discharge or any barriers to discharge
• Monitors vital signs, intake and output, and activity of daily living status
• Shares observations and pertinent information with social worker, clinical colleagues, and patient family/caregivers

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• CPR Certification Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Patient care skills acquired through 1 year of previous direct patient care experience

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in developing helpful relationships with patients, families, and staff
• Ability to use a variety of medical equipment necessary in the delivery of quality patient care
• Knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate communication

Pay

Compensation range: $18.42 - $27.37 per hour. This range offers an estimate based on minimum job qualifications. Base pay is determined by education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Earned time cash out
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Schedule

Days, 36 hours per week, every other weekend.