MENTAL HEALTH WORKER w/ CNA preferred PT NIghts D3C

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups. This unit will focus on providing specialized treatment for our patients with unique and complex needs. In addition to patients with psychotic and mood disorders, patients treated on this unit will include those with severe behavioral disturbances and patients who are intellectually and developmentally disabled.

Requirements

Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
Candidate must have excellent written skills.
Excellent communication skills
C.N.A. Preferred: 2% Pay Differential Available to Applicants who maintain an Active CNA License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Consistently adheres to Butler Hospital service standards.
Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for service.
Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living.
Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.
Commits to self-development as it pertains to the role of mental health worker.