Mental Health Worker
About The Position
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. This position p erforms direct observation of the patient with a mental health or behavioral safety need. Utilizes specialized training, de-escalation techniques and other interventions as applicable to create a therapeutic and calming environment for patients. Communicates patient mental and/or physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader. Completes data collection related to patient care, administers basic treatments and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and communicates patient responses to the care provided to the Registered Nurse. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
Requirements
- Diploma/G.E.D. required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of therapeutic interventions
- Basic computer skills
- Basic Life Support
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in an acute care setting, mental health, human services or related is preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs direct observation of the patient with a mental health or behavioral safety need.
- Utilizes specialized training, de-escalation techniques and other interventions as applicable to create a therapeutic and calming environment for patients.
- Communicates patient mental and/or physical status changes to the primary Registered Nurse and/or Nurse Leader.
- Completes data collection related to patient care, administers basic treatments and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and communicates patient responses to the care provided to the Registered Nurse.
- Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
