Mental Health Worker

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Behavioral Health Unit at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, CT, is seeking a Mental Health Worker/Behavioral Health Technician to join our mission-driven team.

The role focuses on engaging patients in recovery activities, relaying patient needs to the clinical team, monitoring safety, responding to emergencies, and assisting nurses to maintain a healing, patient-centered environment that supports recovery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient observations and other patient care activities.
• Observes patient behavior.
• Reports and documents vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Responds to emergency calls and conducts safety checks.
• Delivers group and individual interventions to aid recovery.

Skills

Patient observations

Vital signs

Emergency response

Communication with clinical team

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Tools

AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Employment & Shift

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Technician 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 environment for patients.

Responsibilities

• 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.


• Education: 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.


• Experience: Prior experience in psychiatric setting a plus.


• Experience: Ability to prioritize tasks.


• Experience: Maintain confidentiality.


• Experience: Good problem-solving skills.

Highlights

Full -Time – Days (36 hours – three 12 hours shifts 7a -7p)

Benefits

Excellent Benefits effective on first day.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Employer Information

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.