Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych

Hartford Healthcare•Westport, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct behavioral health patient care. Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, with St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport being its second-largest hospital. St. Vincent's Medical Center has over 3,200 employees and includes a community teaching hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility, a provider group, and special needs services.

Requirements

Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.
Behavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations.
Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner.
Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction.
Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury.
Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity.
Other Duties as assigned