MENTAL HEALTH WORKER BACH

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking a dedicated professional to maintain a safe and compassionate environment for patients. The role involves reporting observations to the charge nurse and assisting with de-escalation of combative behavior as needed.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree (human services preferred) and at least 6 months of patient-centered experience, with preference for behavioral health exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; human services preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a patient-centered environment, with preference for behavioral health/addiction experience.
• Maintain unit competencies and mandatory trainings per GA-057 and department requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all patient populations.
• Ability to apply restraint and seclusion procedures when necessary.
• Ability to handle patient information confidentially and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
• Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse.
• May assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.

Skills

Patient communication

Restraint procedures

Confidential handling

Computer systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• 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 Bachelor’s degree, a Bachelors 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.