Mental Health Monitor/Sitter

Urgent Need for a Mental Health Monitor/Sitter (MHM/S) – Maricopa County, AZ

Facility: Correctional Health Services

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Shifts: 3 x 12-hour shifts weekly

Commitment: Minimum 13 Weeks

Opening: 1

Shift : AM

Pay Rates: $18/hr.

Service Description: Monitors patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at risk of self-harm or danger to others. Performs visual or video monitoring of patients and reports findings and observations to the licensed nurse. Completes and processes all required documentation in a legible, timely, and accurate manner. Reports and documents changes in the patient chart regarding patient activity. Follows the direction of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit.

Responsibilities and Duties

• * Perform continuous visual or video monitoring of assigned patients
• * Observe and report changes in patient behavior or condition immediately
• * Document patient activity accurately and timely
• * Communicate findings clearly to licensed nursing staff
• * Follow unit direction from medical personnel
• * Maintain vigilance within a secure correctional environment
• * Maintain professional boundaries at all times

Supporting Documentation and Qualifications

• * High school diploma or GED
• * Experience viewing multiple monitors and observing patients
• * Minimum six months of clerical or support experience in a medical setting
• * Ability to clearly document and communicate observations
• Maricopa County Mandatory Compliance Requirements

Step #1 – Security and Background Clearance

• * Complete MCSO Application for Courtesy Identification
• * Sign PREA Acknowledgement (Zero Tolerance Policy)
• * Submit to Criminal History and Warrants Check
• * Complete Fingerprinting appointment with Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
• * Must be at least 18 years of age
• * No sexually related offenses
• * Minimum one year since completion of probation, parole, or incarceration
• * No driver’s license suspension within the past year
• * Must disclose if a known person is incarcerated within the jail system

Step #2 – Health and Immunization Requirements

• * Current TB test (Skin test, QuantiFERON, T-Spot, or Chest X-Ray)
• * Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or signed declination
• * MMR vaccination documentation or titer
• * Varicella vaccination documentation, titer, or attestation of past infection
• * American Heart Association BLS/CPR (In-Person)

Step #3 – Physical and Workplace Requirements

• * Ability to perform CPR chest compressions
• * Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• * Ability to push equipment and climb stairs
• * Commitment to four shifts per 28-day cycle
• * Signed Drug-Free Workplace Attestation
• * Signed Physical Performance Attestation

Step #4 – Additional Requirements

• * Compliance with jail dress code and prohibited item policy
• * No personal cell phones or smart devices allowed in secure areas
• * Badge must be worn at all times once issued
• * ASRS Retirement disclosure if applicable
• * All onboarding documentation must be submitted at least 10 working days prior to start date

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to commit to a 13-week assignment within a correctional health setting, please forward your current resume immediately. One of our healthcare recruiters will review your resume and contact you with the next steps.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18