Mental Health Worker I, Patient Support

Sutter Health • Auburn, WA

3d • $27 - $38

About The Position

Provides assistance and care for patients, ensuring their psychiatric and physical needs are met. Gathers and reports observational data, assists patients with daily living, and monitors their conditions. Builds patient and family/support-group cooperation and confidence through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care. The role is per diem/casual, has varied shifts of 8 hours, and includes rotating weekends. The listed pay range is $27.08 to $37.90 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, training, and work location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education or experience; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Knowledge of mental health principles, perspectives, and equipment used to treat patients with varying disorders.
• Working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the mental health population.
• Ability to interpret information and instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to ensure the privacy of patients’ protected health information.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and care to meet patients’ psychiatric and physical needs.
• Gather and report observational data and monitor patient conditions.
• Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing, and movement.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
• Protect patients’ health information and comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED