Behavioral Health Worker (Mental Health Worker Ii)

Independence Health System Careers•Butler, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for proper implementation of the treatment plan and evaluates symptoms and progress within Family Services. Provides services to individuals and families as required. Responsible for implementing the daily schedule of activities.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, or Activity Therapies
Act 33/73 clearances
Healthcare Provider CPR
Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy

Nice To Haves

Prior mental health experience

Responsibilities

Collaborates with staff to develop and implement programming specific to the Family Services. This includes implementing the daily schedule of activities in accordance with the individualized treatment plan, under the direction of the Therapist/Mental Health Professional.
Builds a therapeutic relationship with children and effectively interacts in a professional and appropriate manner with children and families referred to the program.
Communicates and coordinates activities with other staff members to ensure continuity of services.
Assists the Therapists in evaluating the patient’s symptoms and progress on a daily basis and documents appropriately. Provides feedback and information to and obtains input from treatment professionals on an ongoing basis as part of the treatment team.
Adheres to programmatic guidelines and other behavioral related standards in carrying out duties and assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patients and staff.
Completed mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completed annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintained license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Sets the Stage” by using greetings/introductions when interacting with any customer or entering a patient room. Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keeps a clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs and positive lasting impressions.
Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the hospital team. Stays involved and informed of happenings within the organizations. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts and concerns in a constructive way and asks for assistance in helpful ways.
Is the Owner: Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructive review of concern rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and uses appropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and works beyond “own assignment” by seeing “big picture”.
Creates a Caring Environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality and dignity of patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and provides options and choices.
Provides Great Explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others can understand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding and agreement.