Mental Health Worker

Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and behavioral coping skills, provides clinical intervention, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs a variety of duties directly related to patient care:
  • Initiates and encourages interactions with patients through conversation, activities, and other means.Encourages a therapeutic relationship with patients.
  • Orients patient to unit and hospital.Provides factual information regarding treatment program.
  • Assists and guides patients carrying-out personal hygiene and housekeeping activities.
  • Assists and oversees patients at meal times.
  • Escorts patients to appointments and scheduled activities off unit - within and outside hospital.
  • Assists during admissions, discharges and/or transfers of patients.
  • Assists RN in carrying out treatment procedures including, but not limited to restraining patient, vital signs and other directed tasks.
  • Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies with direction from RN.Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), when necessary.
  • Observes patient, as directed.
  • Assumes responsibility for whereabouts and safety of patients on and off the unit and/or grounds, as directed.
  • Co-leads group therapy and leads patient education and activity groups, as required.
• * Performs various reporting and recording duties including, but not limited to:
  • Reporting observations of patient behavior to RN and other team members.
  • Maintaining observation flow sheets for patient requiring various levels of supervision, i.e constant observation, routine rounds, every fifteen minute checks.
  • Participating in nursing staff and team meetings by sharing observations and information.
  • Receiving and/or transmitting telephone messages concerning patient care in absence of Unit Receptionist.
  • Reporting observations of patients' interactions with visitors.
• * Performs a variety of duties related to maintenance of physical environment including, but not limited to:
  • Reporting potential hazards to RN and taking necessary measures such as mopping wet areas, removing hazardous material or other remedial action in the event of an emergency.
  • Transporting supplies such as laboratory specimens, food trays, drug baskets and other items to and from unit, as required.
  • Collecting soiled linen and distributing fresh linen to patients unable to do so themselves.
  • Maintaining general sanitary conditions on unit including washing patient's refrigerator and stove when necessary.
• * Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Minimum of two (2) years of college, required. Concentration in pre-health science or psychology-related courses, preferred.

  OR

  Minimum of six (6) years related experience, required.

• Previous experience with patient intervention in psychiatric setting, preferred.

• Must be able to demonstrate CPR technique within orientation period.

• Ability to lift, turn, position, and restrain patients, as required.

• Ability to communicate effectively, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).