Mental Health Worker (MHW)
About The Position
West Anaheim Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Worker (MHW). The hospital is a 219-bed acute-care facility and a member of Prime Healthcare. For inpatient work, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the Mental Health Worker assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living. The role supports unit operations, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, contributes to the interdisciplinary care team, and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. The worker also performs assigned clerical duties and provides basic nursing care to adult and geriatric patients while following nursing standards, hospital policies, and applicable state regulatory and accreditation requirements. For outpatient work, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director, the Mental Health Worker carries out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients. This is a full-time, night-shift position.
Requirements
- Must have a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license if working as a CNA.
- If not a CNA, must have at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including 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 clerical duties as assigned.
- Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
- For outpatient work, carry out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
