Mental Health Worker - Per Diem
Trinity Health•Stafford Springs, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Behavioral Health Unit located at Johnson Memorial Hospital l in Stafford Springs CT. The Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Tech is key role to keep patients engaged in recovery oriented activities, help to communicate patient’s needs to the clinical team, to monitor patient safety and to work with the nursing professionals to create a healing environments for patients.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/Equivalent with related experience required.
- Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Good problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Prior experience in psychiatric setting a plus.
Responsibilities
- Performs patient observations and other patient care activities.
- Observes patient behavior.
- Performs, reports, and documents vital signs, ADLs.
- Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
- Provides group and individual interventions to assist the psychiatric patient towards recovery and rehabilitation.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits effective on first day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
