Mental Health Support & Patient Advocate

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% CNA differential for active CNA

Job summary

Care New England's Butler Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Delmonico 3C unit in Providence. You will support nurses in direct patient care, focusing on activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients with psychotic, mood, behavioral, and developmental needs.

The role emphasizes meeting patients' service needs and ongoing professional development. Schedule: 36/72 Full Time evenings, every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences preferred.
• Experience with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
• Excellent written skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Butler Hospital service standards.
• Advocates for patients by demonstrating performance standards and meeting service needs.
• Assists registered nurses in direct patient care, especially ADLs.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment on the unit through observation and interaction.
• Commits to self-development related to the mental health worker role.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Care New England's Butler Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Delmonico 3C unit in Providence. You will support nurses in direct patient care, focusing on activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients with psychotic, mood, behavioral, and developmental needs.

The role emphasizes meeting patients' service needs and ongoing professional development. Schedule: 36/72 Full Time evenings, every other weekend.