Mental Health Worker

Sutter Health; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Unions

Job summary

Sutter Health’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Berkeley seeks a Mental Health Worker to support inpatient psychiatric care. You will gather observational data, provide direct patient care, and implement therapeutic interventions under supervision to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

The role requires strong de-escalation skills, and a commitment to supporting patients through admissions and discharges, with an evening shift and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of the required degree.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience in a behavioral health care setting.
• Must possess effective interpersonal skills.
• Must have a functional knowledge of psychiatric terminology.

Responsibilities

• Gather and report observational data under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients on inpatient services.
• Implement therapeutic interventions and emotional support for patients.
• Assist the RN in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment and processing admissions/discharges.

Skills

interpersonal skills

psychiatric terminology

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

Position Overview

The Mental Health Worker performs duties under the direction of the Unit Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, or Team Leader. This position is responsible for gathering and reporting observational data, providing direct patient care to assigned patients, implementing therapeutic interventions and emotional support for patient during hospitalization on the acute care inpatient services at Alta Bates/Summit Medical Center. The position requires proficiency in verbal de-escalation of anxious and agitated patients. Mental Health Workers assist the R.N. in assuring the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment, in the implementation of the program, in processing admissions and discharges, and in assisting patients in activities of daily living.

Education

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Bachelor's: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Certification & Licensure

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In

Minimum of 12 months of experience in a behavioral health care setting.

Skills And Knowledge

Must possess effective interpersonal skills.

Must have a functional knowledge of psychiatric terminology

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.93 to $38.01 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.