Mental Health Worker-General Behavioral (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA

89d

About The Position

Responsible for providing assistance in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the behavioral health units under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Manager and established standards of practice and institutional policies. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. Patients to be served include primarily adult, but also pediatric, adolescent and geriatric. The position of Mental Health Worker has been designed to be an active, contributing member of the Adult Behavioral Health Services interdisciplinary treatment team, offering psychiatric treatment and care to. St. Luke’s C.A.R.E. delivery model (Continuity, Accountability, Relationship-based, Evidence-based) reflects a commitment to compassionate, competent care delivered by the interdisciplinary team. Care is provided through a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. A spirit of inquiry is encouraged and supported. Small tests of change and more formal research efforts are used when the evidence is not clear. Evidence-driven protocols are utilized to assure reliable and consistent care.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a human service or science field.
• Clinical background should include experience in a human service organization.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and web browser.

Responsibilities

• Conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior.
• Completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.
• Performs patient care functions as required and/or directed.
• Contributes to the patient assessment by collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data.
• Assists with admission process per RN/charge nurse direction.
• Participates in the development and modification of the plan of care.
• Provides treatment and care to patients and families consistent with institutional policies.
• Implements the treatment plan by orienting patient/family to environment and treatment plan.
• Partners with the RN and other multidisciplinary team members to achieve patient’s progress.
• Shares in the behavior management of all patients using positive techniques.
• Implements measures to promote a safe environment for the patient and family.
• Consults with RN and/or multidisciplinary team members as necessary.
• Reports unsafe practice or practice conditions to RN/Unit Manager.
• Conducts practice by respecting the dignity and rights of patients.
• Communicates effectively with other health care team members.
• Utilizes therapeutic interpersonal interventions in treatment.
• Provides educational opportunities to patients, families and other health care associates.
• Assists with discharge planning and coordinating aftercare.
• Utilizes one-to-one and group modalities in provision of treatment/care.
• Demonstrates flexibility and self-direction in meeting patient and unit needs.
• Participates in mandatory education and unit staff meetings.
• Maintains current Behavior Management and BCLS certifications.
• Provides/facilitates crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• Maintains safe, clean patient environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree