Mental Health Worker, Young Adult Unit
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker provides direct patient care on the Young Adult Unit, an inpatient unit for adults ages 18 to 30 with mental illness. The unit focuses on crisis stabilization and aims to transition individuals to a less-intensive level of care as soon as it is safe. The worker helps plan and evaluate patient needs based on patient behaviors, provides care according to treatment plans under the direction of a professional nurse, and supports a safe, therapeutic environment in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role is in person and scheduled for 40 hours per week from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every other weekend required. New clinical staff begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately following their first day of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be available to work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
- New clinical staff must begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately following their first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- A human services-related degree or prior direct care or related experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in planning and evaluating patient needs based on patient behaviors.
- Provide direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurse.
- Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
- 403(b) retirement match.
- Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous mileage reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
