MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth in Prince Frederick, MD seeks staff to maintain a safe patient environment and support nursing staff. You will observe, report, and assist with behavior management while adhering to confidentiality and hospital policies.

The role requires effective communication and the ability to operate hospital IT systems. Education starts with a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in human services preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a patient-centered environment; preference for behavioral health/addiction exposure.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
• Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse.
• May assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.
• Maintains unit-specific competencies and completes mandatory trainings.
• Ability to operate internal hospital computer systems and applications.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Documentation/records

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human services (preferred)

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Job description

• Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse. May be required to assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.
• Education:
• Position requires a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in human services field preferred.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• None Specified
• Experience:
• Position requires a minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient-centered environment with preference given to experience working with patients who have behavioral health or addiction issues.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all patient populations.
• Ability to appropriately apply restraint and seclusion procedures when necessary.
• Ability to process patient information and perform assigned duties in a confidential, professional and empathetic manner.
• Ability to operate internal computer systems and applications to effectively accomplish assigned duties.