What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Worker - Per Diem position at 11 Southern NH Medical Center?
Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Who We Are: Within Southern NH Medical Centers Behavioral Health Unit we understand the important connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being and have the resources to support our community through inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, from emergency care, to intensive outpatient programs. This 18-bed voluntary unit serves as an essential healing process within our community. About the Job: As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Worker cares for adult patients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Our staff works under the direction of the RNs and is accountable to the Director of Behavioral Health Services. The Behavioral Health Worker will successfully complete a competency-based orientation program to become proficient in serving the Behavioral Health patient population. What You’ll Do: Assesses and identifies patients’ needs during therapeutic psychoeducation, leisure and recreation group activities Milieu Management Utilizes data to improve quality and provide safe patient environment Monitoring changes in patients across unit Who You Are: Associate degree in psychology, social science, special education, related health profession, or a related area of study required. Bachelor's Degree in a related area or in progress preferred. A minimum of three (3)-plus years of experience in a behavioral health setting may be substituted for the required associate degree. A minimum of three years of behavioral health experience is preferred. Why You’ll Love Us: Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance Tuition reimbursement 403(b) Retirement savings plans Continuous earned time accrual & So much more! Work Shift: Per Diem; Variable hours, 16 hrs minimum per month, holiday & weekend rotation SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.