Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych

Hartford Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

Provides direct behavioral health patient care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations. Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner. Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction. Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury. Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity. Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred
• Behavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations.
• Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner.
• Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction.
• Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury.
• Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity.
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees