Mental Health Worker (MHW)

Prime Healthcare•Garden Grove, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker (MHW) provides support to psychiatric patients in inpatient or outpatient settings. In the inpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the MHW assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living. The MHW supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers, participates in the interdisciplinary care team, and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. The role may include assigned clerical duties and basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements. In the outpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, an RN, and the Program Director, the MHW carries out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

Requirements

If working as a CNA, must have a current and valid Certified Nursing Assistant license issued by the State.
If not a CNA, at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.
Current BLS certification upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior mental health experience preferred.
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN in the inpatient setting.
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 assigned clerical duties and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
Follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
In the outpatient setting, carry out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, an RN, and the Program Director.