Mental Health Worker, Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker performs duties under the direction of the Unit Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, or Team Leader. This position is responsible for gathering and reporting observational data, providing direct patient care to assigned patients, implementing therapeutic interventions and emotional support for patients during hospitalization on the acute care inpatient services at Alta Bates/Summit Medical Center. The position requires proficiency in verbal de-escalation of anxious and agitated patients. Mental Health Workers assist the R.N. in assuring the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment, in the implementation of the program, in processing admissions and discharges, and in assisting patients in activities of daily living. This role is for the 3EB - Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric unit.
Requirements
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Minimum of 12 months of experience in a behavioral health care setting
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Functional knowledge of psychiatric terminology
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Responsibilities
- Gathering and reporting observational data
- Providing direct patient care to assigned patients
- Implementing therapeutic interventions and emotional support for patients during hospitalization
- Verbal de-escalation of anxious and agitated patients
- Assisting the R.N. in assuring the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment
- Assisting in the implementation of the program
- Processing admissions and discharges
- Assisting patients in activities of daily living
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
