Certified Nursing Assistant - Behavioral Health (Noc & PM)

UHS•Chino, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Ridge Hospital is currently seeking a compassionate and talented Mental Health Worker to join our team. At Canyon Ridge Hospital we understand that not all wounds are visible. Depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and suicide affects millions of individuals and families. Our mission is to be a leader in behavioral healthcare, dedicated to excellent service in the community. Canyon Ridge Hospital has serviced the Greater Inland Empire since 1989. Canyon Ridge is a 157-bed acute, locked psychiatric facility offering services to adolescents ages 13-17, adults and older adults. We believe in an individualized, patient-focused approach to diagnosis and treatment. For some, anxiety or drug dependence looks different from others with the same diagnoses, and in some cases, behavioral health and substance use disorders occur simultaneously. In these cases of dual diagnosis, we treat the patients in the best way possible given their specific needs. The Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing direct patient care to Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders; to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu. Responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, reporting concerns to the nurse, documentation, facilitating or assisting with groups when necessary, following program specifications, and risk management. Responsible for providing direct care and performing duties in accordance with hospital policies and procedures in collaboration with the nursing services team. This opportunity provides the following: Shift Differentials for Nights and Weekends Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision 401k plan Generous Paid Time Off Competitive Compensation Canyon Ridge Hospital provides a challenging and rewarding work environment. Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Requirements

High school level reading and writing skills
CNA or MA Certification preferred
Availability to work every other weekend
Acceptable oral and written communication skills
Legible handwriting
Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
Telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred
Skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization
Basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology useful
Skills in prioritizing and in managing time
Problem-solving skills
Use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients
Empathy toward patients
Basic knowledge of 12-step treatment program
Insight regarding denial and resistance to treatment
Knowledge of the recovery process, Including relapse and relapse prevention.
Must be currently CPR certified through the American Heart Association only.

Nice To Haves

CNA or MA Certification preferred
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred

Responsibilities

providing direct patient care to Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders
ensure the safety and well-being of these patients
support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu
maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment
reporting concerns to the nurse
documentation
facilitating or assisting with groups when necessary
following program specifications
risk management
providing direct care and performing duties in accordance with hospital policies and procedures in collaboration with the nursing services team