What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker position at Middlesex Hospital?
Position Highlights
- Department: North 7
- Hours: Per Diem
- Weekend Requirement: Insert Every Other Weekend or Every Third Weekend
Position Summary
The Mental Health Worker is an integral member of the behavioral health team aimed at maintaining patient safety and participating in therapeutic interventions for a diverse group of behavioral health patients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under General Supervision the Mental Health Worker will;
Build therapeutic relationships with patients
Demonstrates effective use of verbal de-escalation skills
Observes patients to ensure patient safety including sitting one to one with patients.
Records patient behaviors and activity
Utilizes individualized activities to assist with patient satisfaction and recovery appropriate for behavioral health patients
Assists nursing staff with maintaining a therapeutic milieu
Maintains compassion and patience in challenging situations. Responds to and assists with the management of emergency situations
Completes vital signs and assists with ADLs and other direct patient care needs as directed.
Maintains open communication and collaborates with all members of the treatment team in the implementation of the patient’s plan of care
Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation)
Adheres to all Absolutes (Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance, and Responsibility and Commitment)
Other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Minimum Years of Experience :
1 year in a mental health setting (internal PCT eligible with at least 1 years of experience are eligible to train for the Mental Health Worker)
Minimum Education:
Highschool Diploma or equivalent
Certification/Credentials:
CNA certification
Preferred Education and Experience:
Preferred Years of Experience:
Preferred Education:
Preferred Education:
Associates degree in a mental health related field
Certification/Credentials:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :
Knowledge of of mental health disorders and treatment modalities
Responds calmly and effectively to challenging situation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Comprehensive Benefits Offered
- Competitive and affordable benefits package
- Shift Differentials
- Continuing Education assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan relief through Fiducius
- Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas
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