Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health
About The Position
Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is hiring a Mental Health Worker for its behavioral health services. The hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients, including intensive outpatient services. For inpatient work, under the direction and supervision of an RN, LVN, or Charge RN, the Mental Health Worker assists licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living. The role supports unit functions, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN, and works as part of the interdisciplinary care team. Duties also include assigned clerical work and basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, following applicable nursing standards, hospital policies, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. For outpatient work, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and Program Director, the Mental Health Worker carries out activities-of-daily-living programming 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, 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.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Participate as part 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 state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
- Carry out activities-of-daily-living programming and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients in the outpatient setting.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
