Celentano One- Behavioral Health Worker

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health seeks a Mental Health Worker to support patient care under supervision of the Patient Service Manager and the Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to handle agitated patients with professionalism and compassion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years college or related experience required.
• At least 1 year experience in a psychiatric facility.
• Ability to deal effectively with agitated or aggressive patients; excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care to ensure safety and dignity.
• Assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Participate in unit activities and interdisciplinary staff meetings or review minutes.

Education

High school diploma with 2 years of college or related experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with agitated patients

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the Patient Service Manager and the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs specific duties that support patient care. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. The Mental Health Worker, as a result of experience and training in a defined area of practice, is able to perform all requirements of the position at a competent level. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Provides individualized patient care to ensure the safety and dignity of the patient.
  • 1.1Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs.
• 2.Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu to ensure the care and treatment of patients.
  • 2.1Acts as a facilitator/co-facilitator in select unit based task oriented and /or recreation groups.
• 3.Participates in unit activities that promote a cohesive group.
  • 3.1Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and signs minutes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school supplemented by at least two (2) years of college or related experience.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric facility, i.e., an inpatient unit or an outpatient psychiatric clinic.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to deal effectively with agitated or aggressive and potentially violent patients. Excellent interpersonal skills.

YNHHS Requisition ID
177592