PRN Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health ED

Augusta Health Careers • Fishersville, VA

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About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker, Behavioral Health Emergency Services provides direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in the emergency room. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care to patients served in the Emergency Room, following departmental policies and procedures and maintaining Augusta Health Service Standards.

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit community health system in Fishersville, Virginia. Its services include Augusta Medical Center, a 255-bed inpatient facility, and Augusta Medical Group, with 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates without regard to the protected characteristics and statuses listed in its equal opportunity statement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation certification within 30 days of hire and annually.
• Human Rights Training.
• Restraint Competency.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally, auditorily, and in writing.
• Ability to perform detailed assignments and work under pressure.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of work in a fast-paced, complex emergency setting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in mental health.
• Healthcare and/or human services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in the emergency room under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served in the Emergency Room, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and Augusta Health Service Standards.
• Participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Ambulate self, patients, and equipment to support patient safety and patient or equipment transfers.
• Communicate with patients and staff verbally, auditorily, and in writing using Augusta Health documentation.
• Perform detailed assignments and relate professionally to patients, hospital and medical staff, and visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED