Mental Health Worker - Emergency Services
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, a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
- 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.
Benefits
Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. 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. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $24.23. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $24.23.
Schedule
Full Time; Days; 7a-7:30p
Location
Olympia Fields, IL
Company Information
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.