Mental Health Worker (Behavioral Health Aide)

Mental Health Worker

Overview Per Diem Days 7am-7pm

Responsibilities Mental Health Worker Inpatient : Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN, or Charge RN, assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living. Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers; functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital / Nursing Policy, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient : Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN, and the Program Director carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING + Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA. If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting. + BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current. + One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred. + Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered.

Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.