Mental Health Worker (MHW)
About The Position
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker (MHW) to support inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. In the inpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the MHW assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living. The role supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and works as part of the interdisciplinary care team by communicating pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. The MHW also performs assigned clerical duties and provides basic nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, following Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements. In the outpatient setting, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director, the MHW 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.
- Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior mental health experience preferred.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting is preferred for applicants who are not CNAs.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
- Perform assigned clerical duties and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
- Follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
- Carry out activities-of-daily-living programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients in the outpatient setting under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
