Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych North
About The Position
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing in care for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disorders. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and part of one of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in Connecticut. Job Summary: Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
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
- 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.
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
