Mental Health Worker

POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Worker

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Chief Nursing Officer

EMPLOYEE PAY STATUS: Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Provides direct and indirect client care under the direction of a Lead MHT/Registered Nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Orients clients to the unit, searches personal effects, and documents appropriately in the client record.

· Is knowledgeable of procedure for monitoring clients one-to-one and performs one-to-one observation for high-risk clients as assigned and promptly reports any client activities that are a danger to the client or others.

· Follows Professional Crisis management procedures accurately when needed.

· Knows and applies appropriate Behavioral Management plans and contracts specific to individual program/clients

· Properly demonstrates the techniques for searching a room; has a good working knowledge of the procedures for room searches, and conducts room searches on a weekly basis.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

· High school graduate or equivalent, BA or BS preferred.

Knowledge and Experience:

· One to two years’ experience as a behavioral Health Worker, preferred.

· CPR within thirty (30) days and maintain current.

· Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Interventions) within 60 days of employment and maintain current

Skills and Abilities:

· Demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries; treats youth with respect and considers clients valued customers.

· Properly assesses routine situations, determines and takes appropriate action.

· Demonstrates the ability to set limits for clients and uses de-escalation techniques appropriately.

· Accepts feedback in a positive manner and applies it to improve performance and further learning.

· Follows all safety procedures; is alert to changing situations and contributes to preventing opportunities for danger to develop.

· Follows safety procedures in a calm manner and responds quickly when an alarm sounds or a code is announced.

· Will escort any patient needing to leave facility for medical, court, or etc.

· Conducts and documents 15-minute rounds on youth in a timely manner.

· Speaks with authority in a calm and clear voice, uses proper selection of words and has knowledge of when and how to use them.

· Communicates with all customers (family, referral sources, caseworkers, etc) in a professional manner; is service oriented; and is courteous, friendly, and empathetic.

· Exhibits calm and controlled attitude; does not overreact to allow his/her own actions to further deteriorate the situation.

· Answers the telephone in a professional manner; directs calls appropriately, and takes messages.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

• Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.
• Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.
• Vision: see details of objects at close range.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
• Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person