MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

CalvertHealth; Stoakley (MD); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free parking

Discounted meals

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Calvert Health System in Maryland seeks a dedicated behavioral health assistant to support a safe, patient-centered environment. You will monitor patient conditions, report observations to the charge nurse, and help de-escalate tense situations with empathy and professionalism.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s degree in a human services field preferred, and at least 6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in human services.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a patient-centered environment.
• Experience with behavioral health or addiction populations preferred.
• Ability to communicate with diverse patient populations.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
• Report observations and actions to the charge nurse.
• Assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors when necessary.
• Complete unit competencies and mandatory trainings per policy GA-057.

Kenntnisse

Communication

De-escalation techniques

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in human services

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Additional Information

• CalvertHealth (CH) offers all employees free parking
• discounted meals
• 403(b) Plan available
• access to our Employee Assistance Program