CHMC - MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center•Ogdensburg, NY

63d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mental Health Worker, you'll play a crucial role in our inpatient setting by providing basic physiological and psychosocial care, along with essential safety measures and environmental care, to mentally ill patients. You'll work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and may be required to provide one-on-one patient supervision as needed. Flexibility is key, as you may also be asked to float to other departments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
BLS Certification and Crisis Intervention training within the hospital orientation period.
Knowledge and understanding of working with mentally ill patients.
Basic computer knowledge.
Proficient communication skills and the ability to interact efficiently and effectively with diverse personalities.
Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy when monitoring and documenting information.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients.
Ability to acknowledge changes in a patient's condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel.
Ability to perform various intervention tasks assigned by the charge nurse.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of all patient information.
Commitment to maintaining quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Ability to implement and support procedures and programs pertaining to patient safety and security.
Ability to perform physical requirements including bending, standing, walking, and lifting.