Mental Health Worker

Prime Healthcare; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago seeks a Mental Health Worker to support inpatient and outpatient services. Under supervision, you will assist with activities of daily living, document care, and help maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires either a CNA license or equivalent hospital experience, with BLS within 30 days. It is a full-time day shift with rotating weekends and holidays, and includes a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid CNA license issued by the State.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assist licensed nursing staff in patient care including activities of daily living.
• Support unit functions, maintain safe clean environment, and communicate pertinent patient information to supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
• For outpatient: carry out daily living activities and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

BLS certification

Mental health experience

Medical terminology familiarity

Job description

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