Mental Health Worker (MHW) - Adult Psych

Hartford Healthcare•Westport, CT

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker provides direct behavioral health patient care in the Adult Psych setting. The role supports patients with activities of daily living, patient care and therapeutic interventions, while promoting patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction. The worker observes and documents patient behavior and activities, communicates changes in patient condition, and works with the supervising RN and teammates to carry out assignments and support efficient departmental operations.

Requirements

Obtain a Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Behavioral health experience preferred.
College courses in psychology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide or assist with direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
Report changes in patient condition and suggest modifications to the treatment plan.
Establish a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Review assignments with the supervising RN and seek clarification when expectations are unclear.
Maintain open communication with teammates about progress on assignments.
Provide timely, individualized care appropriate to behavioral health patients.
Promote patient comfort and satisfaction by performing relevant tasks and services.
Support patient safety and help prevent patient injury.
Contribute to efficient departmental operations, cost control, and productivity.
Perform other duties as assigned.