Mental Health Worker (MHW)

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center•Garden Grove, CA

43d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Mental Health Worker (MHW). The hospital is a 167-bed community hospital in Southern California that provides acute care services, including medical/surgical inpatient care, critical care, emergency services, orthopedics, maternity care, and wound care. 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, contributes to the interdisciplinary care team, communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, performs assigned clerical duties, and provides basic nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with nursing standards, hospital and nursing policies, and 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 programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

Requirements

If 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.
Maintain current BLS certification upon hire.
One year of prior mental health experience is preferred.
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior mental health experience.
Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology.
For non-CNAs, at least one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed nursing staff in 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 co-workers.
Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
Perform assigned clerical duties.
Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
Carry out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients in the outpatient setting.
Perform responsibilities in accordance with nursing standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.