Mental Health Worker (MHW)
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker (MHW) provides support to psychiatric patients in inpatient or outpatient settings. In the inpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the MHW assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living. The role supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and contributes as part of the interdisciplinary care team by communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. The MHW also performs assigned clerical duties and provides basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, following Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements. In the outpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director, the MHW carries out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.
Requirements
- If working as a CNA, hold a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- If not a CNA, a minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Hold current BLS certification upon hire and maintain it.
- One year of prior mental health experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior mental health experience.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology.
- For non-CNAs, at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Participate as part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
- Perform assigned clerical duties and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
- In outpatient settings, carry out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
