Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Mental Health Worker in the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health department at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical in Aurora, IL. The role involves assisting licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living, under the supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN. The Mental Health Worker supports unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment, and acts as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, performing clerical duties, and providing basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, all within established guidelines and requirements.

Requirements

• 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.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Performs some clerical duties as assigned.
• Provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients.
• Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed