Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker supports inpatient care in the Psych Child/Adolescent/Behavioral Health department 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 activities of daily living, and provides basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. The Mental Health Worker helps support unit functions, maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers, and works as part of the interdisciplinary care team by communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Clerical duties may also be assigned. 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, overnight position at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical in Aurora, Illinois, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and will be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- If working as a CNA, must have a current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant license issued by the state.
- If not a CNA, a minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.
- BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained as current.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior mental health experience.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology.
- If not a CNA, a minimum of 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 under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Paid time off.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
