Mental Health Worker

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL is hiring a Mental Health Worker for inpatient and outpatient roles within Behavioral Health for a full-time day shift (7:00 am–7:30 pm) with rotating weekends and holidays and free parking on site.

Under supervision of the nursing staff, you assist with activities of daily living, support unit functions, and help maintain a safe care environment; some clerical duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid CNA license issued by the State. If not a CNA, a minimum of one year experience in mental health in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Worker Inpatient: assist licensed nursing staff with patient care and activities of daily living under RN supervision, ensuring a safe, clean environment.
• Mental Health Worker Outpatient: support daily living activities and implement treatment plans for psychiatric patients under supervision.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license (CNA)

Job description

• Department: Behavioral Health, Children & Adolescent
• Schedule: Full Time, Days, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm (rotating weekends and holidays)
• Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: 2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
• Compensation: $18.65 to $27.01 per hour
• FREE PARKING ON SITE

Overview

• Department: Behavioral Health, Children & Adolescent
• Schedule: Full Time, Days, 7:00 am – 7:30 pm (rotating weekends and holidays)
• Hospital: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: 2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
• Compensation: $18.65 to $27.01 per hour
• FREE PARKING ON SITE

Responsibilities

Mental Health Worker Inpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living. Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers; functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA. If not a CNA, a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.65 to $27.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf