Mental Health Worker (MHW)
About The Position
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker (MHW) to support inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. For inpatient care, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the worker assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living. The role supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN as part of the interdisciplinary care team. It also includes basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients and clerical duties as assigned. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with nursing standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements. For outpatient care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director, the worker carries out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and a member of Prime Healthcare. The role is full time on the day shift. The estimated compensation range is $23.12 to $26.36; the actual starting compensation is determined at hire based on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The employer offers paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefit options.
Requirements
- If working as a CNA, hold a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license.
- If not a CNA, a minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred.
- Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior mental health experience preferred.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred for applicants who are not CNAs.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Work as part 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.
- Carry out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients in the outpatient setting.
- Follow nursing standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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