ED Mental Health Worker Faulkner
About The Position
The Mental Health worker is a member of the multidisciplinary team who, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs a variety of duties on the milieu that include direct patient care, patient monitoring, coordination of and execution of milieu groups, and monitoring the tone and activity of the unit to ensure a safe environment. Maintains current education for and is expected to provide for the ADLs of adult and geriatric patients. Utilizes de-escalation strategies to assist patients with self-regulation within the mission of reduction of restraint/reduction on a DMH Licensed unit. The Mental Health Worker will also ensure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only required
- 2+ years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
- Computer proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Psychology preferred or Bachelor's Degree Mental Health preferred
- Previous group experience preferred
- Two years inpatient MHW experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
- PATIENT CARE
- COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE
- MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
- ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
- MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES
- PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION
- COMPETENCY
- QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
- CONTINUUM OF CARE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
