Mental Health Worker - Adults

Prime Healthcare Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to join our inpatient and outpatient teams in Chicago. Under supervision, you will assist licensed staff, document patient care, support daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for adults and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include participating in treatment planning, communicating pertinent information to RNs, and supporting the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State; if not a CNA, at least 1 year MHW hospital experience.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• One year of mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient care and activities of daily living; document care and maintain safety.
• Support unit functions, communicate pertinent patient information to supervising RN; maintain a safe/clean environment.
• For outpatient, carry out daily living programs and support individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

Skills

CNA license

BLS

Mental health experience

Medical terminology

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Worker Inpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living. Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers; functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

• 1. Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA. If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.
• 2. BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 3. One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• 4. Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.65 to $27.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf