Behavior Health Worker - PD - All - Emergency @ MV

El Camino Health • Mountain View, CA

313d • $38 - $47

About The Position

Primarily focused on the provision of safety, and connecting to needed services for mental health care (outpatient), the Behavioral Health Worker provides services to support inpatients, outpatients and/or other individuals or families referred for care at El Camino Hospital. Works under supervision of charge RN during assignment to the inpatient department, and under the supervision of outpatient clinical and business leadership during assignment to the outpatient department. To provide professional interface with clinicians, physicians and others making referrals to Behavioral Health programs, as well as with patients and their families. Under the supervision of licensed staff is responsible for a coordinated entry and discharge experience for patients and referring agents. Provides services to support patients in the treatment environment, primarily focused on the provision of safety. Works under supervision of charge RN during assignment to department.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Psychology or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One (1) year experience in a behavioral health or inpatient psych setting is required.
• Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and connect patients to needed mental health services.
• Support inpatients, outpatients, and families referred for care.
• Interface professionally with clinicians, physicians, and referral sources.
• Ensure a coordinated entry and discharge experience for patients.
• Support patients in the treatment environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree