MENTAL HEALTH WORKER w/ CNA preferred FT Eves Overcensus D3C
About The Position
Provides patient advocacy by modeling performance standards, communicating with patients, and meeting their service needs. Assists registered nurses with direct patient care, particularly activities of daily living. Helps ensure a safe and therapeutic unit environment through observation and monitoring, interaction, and providing or assisting with groups. The role is assigned to the Delmonico 3C unit, which treats patients with psychotic and mood disorders, severe behavioral disturbances, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The schedule is 36/72, full-time evenings, every other weekend, with overcensus float assignment to D3C.
Requirements
- Experience working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
- Excellent written skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences is preferred; comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- An active CNA license is preferred; applicants who maintain one are eligible for a 2% pay differential.
Responsibilities
- Adhere consistently to Butler Hospital service standards.
- Advocate for patients by modeling performance standards, communicating with patients, and meeting their service needs.
- Assist registered nurses with direct patient care, particularly patients’ activities of daily living.
- Help maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment through observation, monitoring, interaction, and providing or assisting in groups.
- Commit to self-development as it relates to the mental health worker role.
Benefits
- A 2% pay differential is available to applicants who maintain an active CNA license.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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