What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker, Full-Time EmPATH Unit 36 hours position at Griffin Hospital?
MAIN FUNCTION:
Provide a variety of direct services to patients, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and healing (EmPATH) Unit. Provides direct patient care, assisting in the patient admission, discharge and transfer process, obtains and records vital signs, orients patient to the unit, feeds and assists in feeding patients, and assists in routine physical care needs of patients as directed by nurse. Other responsibilities include phlebotomy, assessment and planning, functioning as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and implementation, including co-leading group sessions, implementing treatment approaches and providing appropriate observation to patient status.
EDUCATION: Minimum 2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field. Experience preferred
*Rotating weekends required*
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
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