Mental Health Worker
About The Position
Provide direct support within an acute inpatient psychiatric setting where patient safety, meaningful patient engagement, and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential to care and recovery. At International SOS Government Medical Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas, you'll contribute to programs that support healthcare delivery, operational readiness, and workforce wellbeing across the U.S. and internationally. Whether serving in a clinical, operational, or business capacity, your work plays an important role in helping organizations operate safely and effectively. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, providing healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide. Learn more at internationalsos.com. You'll support patients receiving care in an acute inpatient psychiatric environment where observation, therapeutic engagement, and crisis response are part of daily practice. Working alongside nurses, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals, you'll help maintain a structured, safe setting that supports treatment, recovery, and positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and current BLS certification.
- Prior customer service experience in healthcare, hospitality, human services, or another high-interaction environment.
- Ability to work in an active patient care environment that may include prolonged standing, walking, behavioral health crisis response, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, acute inpatient mental health, or related healthcare settings.
- Experience providing direct patient care, patient observation, supervision, or therapeutic support in a healthcare or human services environment.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with daily living activities, personal care needs, and supportive patient interactions while promoting dignity, independence, and recovery-focused care.
- Monitor, observe, and document patient behavior, communicating changes in condition to support safety, treatment goals, and continuity of care.
- Assist with admissions, patient orientation, and care plan implementation while helping maintain a structured treatment environment.
- Facilitate group-based activities that encourage engagement, coping skills development, and participation in treatment.
- Respond appropriately to behavioral health crises while supporting patient observation, supervision, and safe participation in appointments, approved activities, and other care-related events.
- Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive behavioral health care.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- basic life insurance
- 401k plan
- paid time off
- annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
