Compassionate Psychiatric Care Aide

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Psychiatric Unit seeks a Mental Health Worker to support the Professional Nurse and Clinical Manager by providing direct care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu for adults.

You will participate in treatment planning, communicate plans to the team, implement agreed-upon interventions, monitor patient progress, document sessions, and assist with activities of daily living and patient rounds.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service or related field preferred.
• Other education and experience may substitute at Hiring Manager's discretion.
• Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current RIH Crisis Management certification or current enrollment.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout the life span.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in treatment planning with the nurse to develop the initial problem list and plan.
• Communicate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement the plan per unit policies and maintain therapeutic limits.
• Review treatment plans and problem lists daily.
• Document significant patient/family interactions on flowsheets promptly.
• Observe activities of daily living and assist with personal care as defined by the plan.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and encourage participation in recreational activities.
• Record patient behavior during rounds and report anomalies to nursing staff.

Education

Associate Degree

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Service or related field

Current BLS certification

Current RIH Crisis Management certification

Life span care knowledge

Job description

Brown University Health's Psychiatric Unit seeks a Mental Health Worker to support the Professional Nurse and Clinical Manager by providing direct care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu for adults.

You will participate in treatment planning, communicate plans to the team, implement agreed-upon interventions, monitor patient progress, document sessions, and assist with activities of daily living and patient rounds.