Mental Health Worker III - LVN or LPT
About The Position
Participates in the patient/family care and experience through teamwork, effective communication, and skills under the direction of an RN. Provides support to ensure both the psychiatric and physical care of the patients are met. PATIENT CARE. These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- PSYT-Psychiatric Technician OR LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
- 1 year recent relevant experience
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and interventions.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in an environment where patients and their families/representatives may be experiencing stress.
- Ability to work as a team.
Benefits
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
