Mental Health Worker, 40 hours 3rd Shift (Alternating Weekends), BHS Department

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account or Flexible Sp—

Pharmacy Plan

401K with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Medical Health Worker (Mental Health Worker) for our BHS Department in Putnam, CT. This full-time, 40-hour, 3rd shift position supports RN staff in direct patient care and creating a safe therapeutic milieu.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, Crisis Intervention training, and experience in mental health or hospital settings. Comprehensive benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required; B.A. preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Crisis Intervention training required.
• One year of mental health or related experience preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting the physical needs of patients and activities of daily living.
• Collect clinical data for RN assessment of patient status.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Observe and report changes in patient mental status or behavior to the RN.
• Conduct safety rounds and document patient whereabouts.
• Respond to events with appropriate verbal/behavioral interventions, including restraint when directed.
• Facilitate patient group activities and use resources.
• Document interventions and milieu activities; charting per protocol.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and prepare required forms and communications.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Crisis Intervention training

One year of mental health or related experience

Computer experience

Hospital experience

Job description

Location: Putnam, CT

Job Id:17080009022026

# of Openings:1

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Medical Health Worker for our BHS Department as a full time job in Putnam, CT.

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Medical Health Worker for our BHS Department as a 40 hour, 3rd shift job in Putnam, CT.

Mental Health Worker Benefits Summary:

• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

Medical Health Worker Summary:

As the Mental Health Worker, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for…

The MHW will assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care activities and in providing a safe therapeutic environment in accordance with established methods and procedures. Actions consistently reinforce the Therapeutic Milieu Model. Performs the clerical duties and facilitates the smooth functioning of the patient care unit.

Medical Health Worker Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in meeting the physical needs of patients and attends to activities of daily living.
• Collects clinical data for the RNs to use in the assessment of the patient's mental and physiological status.
• Assists in the unit admission (e.g., search), transfer and discharge procedure.
• Observes patients, their milieu, interactions, identifies changes, and reports any changes observed in patient's mental status or behaviors to the RN.
• Makes patient milieu safety rounds as assigned and documents patient's whereabouts.
• Must be trained and subsequently show competence in responding to events where a patient is out of control or exhibiting inappropriate behavior through the application of effective verbal and behavioral interventions, including restraining patients as directed.
• Facilitates patient group interactions and activities, utilizing all resources.
• Utilizes correct format for charting, documenting patient's response to interventions and milieu activities.
• Accurately transcribes physicians' orders, completes all necessary forms, requisitions, and communications required to implement orders identifying STAT orders, recognizing and using hospital accepted codes when needed. Copies medication orders onto the medication sheets.
• Files diagnostic and laboratory reports accurately in appropriate patient's chart after they have been seen by MD and/or RN.

Medical Health Worker Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma required,B.A. preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Successful completion of Crisis Intervention training required.
• One year of previous experience in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Medical Health Worker Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Met skill certification requirements for designated units.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

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