Mental Health Support Specialist

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CNA pay differential

Job summary

Butler Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a Mental Health Worker to support patient care on the unit and assist with activities of daily living. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by observing and engaging with patients, and collaborate with registered nurses to meet service needs.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred, experience with mentally ill or developmentally delayed clients, and excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred; behavioral health experience may substitute.
• Experience with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients
• Excellent written and communication skills
• CNA preferred with active license and 2% pay differential

Responsibilities

• Consistently adheres to Butler Hospital service standards.
• Provides patient advocate role and models performance standards.
• Assists RNs in direct patient care and ADLs.
• Ensures a safe, therapeutic unit environment through observation and interactions.
• Commits to self-development related to the mental health worker role.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences / behavioral health

Job description

Butler Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a Mental Health Worker to support patient care on the unit and assist with activities of daily living. You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment by observing and engaging with patients, and collaborate with registered nurses to meet service needs.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred, experience with mentally ill or developmentally delayed clients, and excellent written and verbal