Mental Health Worker

University Heights Rehab and Care Community • Aurora District, CO

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About The Position

The Mental Health Worker provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. Assists patients with activities; attends to the patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. A Mental Health Worker should be compassionate and very patient. Must be even-tempered, can solve crisis and work as a team member.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of previous work with mental health experience is desired
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and activities as scheduled
• Provides crisis intervention/assistance as needed
• Completes documentation requirements
• Observe and communicate any changes of condition or behavior to the appropriate charge nurse and nursing supervisor
• Provide 1:1 counseling sessions with residents as behavioral needs require
• Assists with monitoring floor/hallways, and 1:1 monitoring as needed
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED