Mental Health Worker – Emergency Medicine

About the role

The Mental Health Worker (MHW) assists professional and technical personnel in the observation of patients, some of whom may require continuous, intermittent or video observation. The goal of observation is to prevent harm to the patient, staff, and to reassure patient safety and prevent any harm that may result in a negative medical outcome. MHWs may assist the Registered Nurse with routine patient care such as feeding, hygiene needs, as well as organizing activities and interactive therapy sessions with continuous observation of patients. MHWs also help to ensure that a calm, safe setting is maintained while gaining insight into treatment options for patients and participating in patient’s treatment planning with nursing staff and doctors.

Responsibilities

• Provides observation for patient safety. May assist professional and technical personnel
• Work Duties and Cost Containment
• Maintains a clean, safe hospital environment
• Documentation and Communication
• Personal Growth and Development

Requirements

• De-escalation/behavioral health training, MAB Certification, or CPI Certification relevant training or experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPROne (1) year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Ability to read and write in English language.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and/or mouse to appropriately utilize healthcare systems for documentation, communication, training/education and completion of schedule/time card.
• Oral communication skills to effectively deal with patients, visitors, patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain courteous, tactful relationships with visitors, patients and clinicians.
• Ability to adjust workload under changing conditions, and remains confidential with all patient information.
• Complete Crisis Intervention Training within 3 months of hire and is required to complete training on an annual basis.

Qualifications

• De-escalation/behavioral health training, MAB Certification, or CPI Certification relevant training or experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPROne
• One (1) year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Ability to read and write in English language.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and/or mouse to appropriately utilize healthcare systems for documentation, communication, training/education and completion of schedule/time card.
• Oral communication skills to effectively deal with patients, visitors, patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain courteous, tactful relationships with visitors, patients and clinicians.
• Ability to adjust workload under changing conditions, and remains confidential with all patient information.
• Complete Crisis Intervention Training within 3 months of hire and is required to complete training on an annual basis.

Skills

• De-escalation/behavioral health training, MAB Certification, or CPI Certification relevant training or experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPROne
• One (1) year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Ability to read and write in English language.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and/or mouse to appropriately utilize healthcare systems for documentation, communication, training/education and completion of schedule/time card.
• Oral communication skills to effectively deal with patients, visitors, patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain courteous, tactful relationships with visitors, patients and clinicians.
• Ability to adjust workload under changing conditions, and remains confidential with all patient information.
• Complete Crisis Intervention Training within 3 months of hire and is required to complete training on an annual basis.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
Physical Demands: Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands: Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands: Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment: Smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.

Pay

$27.93-$34.74 per hour

Schedule

6:45pm-7:15am (12 hour shifts/ 3 shifts per week)