Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Aurora, Town of Highland (IL, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Mental Health Workers for both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role involves assisting licensed nursing staff in providing essential patient care, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient well-being. Join a team that values compassion and teamwork while offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet individual needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current CNA license preferred, BLS certification required.
• One year of mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clerical Duties

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant License

Basic Life Support Certification

Mental Health Experience

Job description

Overview

Department: Psych Acute Adult

Schedule: Full-time, Nights, 7p-7:30a, 12-hour shifts

Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical

Location: Aurora, IL 60506

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.

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA, preferred.
2. Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
3. One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
4. Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Mercy Medical Center 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 $16.08 to $23.30. 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.