Mental Health Worker

Trinity Health; Stafford Springs (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Behavioral Health Aide / Mental Health Worker for the Behavioral Health Unit at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT.

The role focuses on engaging patients in recovery activities, communicating needs to the clinical team, and ensuring safety while supporting nursing staff in creating a healing environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent with related experience; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience: Broad practical understanding and ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
• Prior psychiatric experience a plus.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain confidentiality, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient observations and other patient care activities.
• Observes patient behavior.
• Documents vital signs, ADLs.
• Responds to emergency call lights and conducts safety checks.
• Provides group and individual interventions to aid recovery and rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient observations

Vital signs

ADLs

Group interventions

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Tools

AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Aide / Mental Health Worker to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Behavioral Health Unit located at Johnson Memorial Hospital l in Stafford Springs CT.

The Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Tech is key role to keep patients engaged in recovery oriented activities, help to communicate patient’s needs to the clinical team, to monitor patient safety and to work with the nursing professionals to create a healing environments for patients.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Performs patient observations and other patient care activities.
• Observes patient behavior.
• Performs, reports, and documents vital signs, ADLs.
• Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
• Provides group and individual interventions to assist the psychiatric patient towards recovery and rehabilitation.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent with related experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Experience: Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
• Prior experience in psychiatric setting a plus.
• Ability to prioritize tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Good problem-solving skills.

Highlights

• Full -Time –36 hours. three -12 hours Day shift
• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• Engaged leadership.
• Excellent Benefits effective on first day

Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital a has been an anchor institution in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.