What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - BACHELOR'S LEVEL position at Calvert Health System?
- JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
- Job Summary:
- Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse. May be required to assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.
- Education:
- Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Bachelors in human services field preferred.
- Registration/Certification/Licensure:
- None Specified
- Experience:
- Position requires a minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient-centered environment with preference given to experience working with patients who have behavioral health or addiction issues.
- Other Requirements:
- Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all patient populations.
- Ability to appropriately apply restraint and seclusion procedures when necessary.
- Ability to process patient information and perform assigned duties in a confidential, professional and empathetic manner.
- Ability to operate internal computer systems and applications to effectively accomplish assigned duties.
Location: Calvert Health System · CMC PSYCHIATRY
Schedule: Float Pool, Varied Shifts, PRN
