Mental Health Worker

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement with match

Time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D insurance

Well-being initiative

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Mental Health worker to join our Behavioral Health Unit on Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT. This part-time role requires 24 hours per week with alternating weekends/holidays.

You will perform patient observations, document vital signs, and provide group and individual interventions to support recovery and rehabilitation of psychiatric patients. Excellent benefits start on day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience with emotionally ill individuals; psychiatric setting a plus.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Observational skills

Group interventions

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

AHA CPR/BLS

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Mental Health worker to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Behavioral Health Unit located at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT .

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

• Part-Time, 24 hours / week - Every other weekend/holiday required

• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team

• Engaged leadership.

• Excellent Benefits effective on first day

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $18.70 -28.05 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage

• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities

• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

• Well-being Initiative

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Saint Mary's Hospital

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

EOE including disability/veteran

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.