Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Behavioral Health

Paradise Valley Hospital • Chula Vista, CA

123d • $21

About The Position

Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay's oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features the San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Why Prime Healthcare? Paradise Valley Hospital; a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Requirements

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA.
• If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support the unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Function as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients.
• Carry out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Outstanding Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed