Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:

Relief Hours - need to have a minimum of 32 hours per month, flexible hours.

Great opportunity for a Mental Health Worker, MHW professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Be Remarkable!

Highlights:

Comprehensive benefit packages available on your first day including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B

Position Summary:

Mental Health Worker, MHW  works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN, Social Worker and Psychiatrist. A Mental Health Worker, MHW  is expected provide psychiatric nursing care at the para-professional level.

What Mental Health Worker, MHW  will do:

Participate in group therapy sessions, one-on-one interactions, discharge planning and crisis interventionPrimarily responsible for directly monitoring the daily activities of patients, observing the emotional condition of patients and determines the need for interventionParticipates in group treatment activities, encourages individual participation and records observations of patient progress and behaviorAttends to the personal needs of patients including grooming, hygiene, comfort and are of personal belongingsParticipates in discharge planning by providing information concerning the patient (physical and emotional) strength, weaknesses and needs

What Mental Health Worker, will need:

Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school with college level training in behavioral science,one to three months of experience in order toacquire a fundamental knowledge of psycho-social problems and appropriate responsesacquire a thorough knowledge of pertinent department policies and procedures for psychiatric patient care, learn assigned duties acquire suitable interpersonal skills.Analytical ability necessary to assess (according to defined signs and symptoms) patients immediate psychological status and determine need to request professional assistance; ability to recommend alterations to treatments and the need for social services. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectivesInterpersonal skill to almost constantly interact with disturbed patients and their families; ability to elicit information from these persons and encourage their participation in treatment activities and open communications.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.