Mental Health Worker, CAPS - 32 hr Evenings

Trinity Health•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Of New England is hiring a Mental Health Worker for its Behavioral Health team at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital. The role works in the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a safe and healthy treatment environment through direct patient care, observation of patient behavior, data collection, and group and individual interventions that support psychiatric patients’ recovery and rehabilitation. The worker provides individualized care, performs and documents vital signs and activities of daily living, conducts patient observations and other care activities, responds promptly to emergency call lights, and performs safety checks. The role requires effective communication with patients, problem-solving, conflict resolution, positive communication, and teamwork. This is a 32-hour-per-week evening-shift position with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Services.
AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Broad practical understanding of life experiences and ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Maintain confidentiality.
Good problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized patient care safely and effectively.
Perform and document vital signs, activities of daily living, patient observations, and other patient care activities.
Respond rapidly to emergency call lights and perform safety checks.
Communicate effectively with the patient population.
Use problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and positive communication skills through teamwork.
Collect data and provide group and individual interventions to support psychiatric patients’ recovery and rehabilitation.