Evening Mental Health Care Specialist | Team-Based Recovery

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement match

Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join the Behavioral Health team at Mt Sinai Rehab Hospital in Hartford. The role involves direct patient care in a behavioral health unit, observing patient behavior, data collection, and providing group/individual interventions to aid recovery.

The MHW will perform vital signs, assist with ADLs, respond to emergencies, and maintain confidentiality while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the Human Services.
• Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient care in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform and document vital signs, ADLs, patient observations and other patient care activities.
• Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
• Communicate effectively with patient population.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Prior experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AHA CPR/BLS

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join the Behavioral Health team at Mt Sinai Rehab Hospital in Hartford. The role involves direct patient care in a behavioral health unit, observing patient behavior, data collection, and providing group/individual interventions to aid recovery.

The MHW will perform vital signs, assist with ADLs, respond to emergencies, and maintain confidentiality while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.