Mental Health Worker - Psych Acute

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker provides support to adult and geriatric inpatient patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN. The role assists licensed nursing staff with patient care and documentation, including help with activities of daily living. The worker also supports unit operations, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and communicates relevant patient information to the supervising RN as part of the interdisciplinary care team. The position includes basic nursing care and assigned clerical duties, and work must follow nursing standards, hospital policies, and applicable regulatory and accrediting requirements.

This is a full-time day-shift position at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The listed compensation range is $16.08–$23.30 per hour. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

Requirements

• If working as a CNA, hold a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license; otherwise, have at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
• Obtain BLS certification 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 under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education opportunities and specialized training through the Prime-Academy professional development platform.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed