Evening Inpatient Mental Health Worker | Groups & Care

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match up to

7%

Generous paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Discounts on services, products and更多

Zusammenfassung

Hartford HealthCare seeks a Mental Health Worker for Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT to provide direct inpatient care to adults with behavioral health challenges. This role supports daily living activities, runs groups, and aids treatment plans under nursing supervision.

The position requires shift work including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with strong communication and calmness under pressure as essential skills.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years direct experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or human services preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).

Aufgaben

• Monitor patient behavior, safety, and well-being through regular observation and documentation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, meals, and mobility.
• Support and facilitate therapeutic activities, groups, and structured programs.
• Implement and reinforce individualized treatment plans as directed by nurses or clinicians.
• De-escalate crisis situations using approved intervention techniques.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and concerns.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, confidentiality standards (e.g., HIPAA), and safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in psychology/human services preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Jobbeschreibung

Hartford HealthCare seeks a Mental Health Worker for Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT to provide direct inpatient care to adults with behavioral health challenges. This role supports daily living activities, runs groups, and aids treatment plans under nursing supervision.

The position requires shift work including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, with strong communication and calmness under pressure as essential skills.