Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker supports inpatient child and adolescent behavioral health services under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN. The role assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living. It also supports unit functions and helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, the Mental Health Worker communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, performs assigned clerical duties, and provides basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

This is a part-time, night-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical in Aurora, Illinois. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• If working as a CNA, hold a current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant license issued by the state.
• If not a CNA, at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior mental health experience.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology.
• A minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting, for candidates who are not CNAs.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options
• $1,500 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed