Mental Health Worker

East Liverpool City Hospital • East Liverpool, OH

56d

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker supports inpatient or outpatient psychiatric care under the direction and supervision of nursing and program leadership. In the inpatient setting, the worker assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living, and provides basic nursing care to adult and geriatric patients. The role supports unit operations, 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. Responsibilities must follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

In the outpatient setting, the worker carries out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director.

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.
• Provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Carry out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for outpatient psychiatric patients.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with applicable nursing standards, hospital policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed