Inpatient Behavioral Health Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patient care under supervision of the Patient Service Manager and the Registered Nurse. The role focuses on individualized patient care, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and active participation in interdisciplinary activities.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle agitated patients are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma with two years of college/experience and at least one year in a

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with at least two years of college or related experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a psychiatric facility (inpatient unit or outpatient psychiatric clinic).
• Ability to deal effectively with agitated or aggressive patients; excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient care to ensure safety and dignity of the patient.
• Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Participates in unit activities and interdisciplinary staff meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma with two years of college/experience

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patient care under supervision of the Patient Service Manager and the Registered Nurse. The role focuses on individualized patient care, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and active participation in interdisciplinary activities.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle agitated patients are essential. Qualifications include a high school diploma with two years of college/experience and at least one year in a