Mental Health Worker - Psych
About The Position
Paradise Valley Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Worker for its psychiatric services. The hospital provides behavioral health services at its hospital and Bayview campus, including inpatient care and intensive outpatient services for adult patients. For inpatient work, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the Mental Health 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, communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, and performs assigned clerical duties and basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with nursing standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements. For outpatient work, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director, the Mental Health Worker carries out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients. This is a per-diem position with a variable shift. The stated compensation estimate is $23.00 to $25.91; the exact starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- If a CNA, hold a current and valid state-issued Certified Nursing Assistant license; if not a CNA, 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, including activities of daily living.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
- Perform assigned clerical duties and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Follow nursing standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
- Carry out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients in the outpatient setting.
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