CHMC - MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

North Star Health Alliance • Ogdensburg, NY

11d

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker provides basic physiological and psychosocial care, safety measures, and environmental care to patients with mental illness in an inpatient setting. The position works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and may provide one-on-one patient supervision as needed. The worker may also be asked to float to other departments. This is a full-time day-shift position with 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification and Crisis Intervention training within the hospital orientation period.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with mentally ill patients.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy when monitoring and documenting information.
• Ability to recognize changes in a patient's condition or behavior and promptly report them to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Ability to perform intervention tasks assigned by the charge nurse.
• Commitment to patient safety, a clean environment, confidentiality, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to perform physical requirements including bending, standing, walking, and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic physiological and psychosocial care to patients with mental illness.
• Provide essential patient safety measures and environmental care.
• Provide one-on-one patient supervision as needed.
• Float to other departments when asked.
• Monitor and document information accurately, and promptly report changes in a patient's condition or behavior to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
• Perform intervention tasks assigned by the charge nurse.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Implement and support procedures and programs related to patient safety and security.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with quality assurance requirements and regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED