Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Elgin is seeking Mental Health Workers for inpatient and outpatient care. The role involves assisting nursing staff in providing patient care, supporting unit functions, and working with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have valid CNA licensure and relevant mental health experience. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current and valid CNA license preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• One year of prior mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care.
• Support unit functions, maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Carry out activities of daily living for psychiatric patients.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Medical Terminology Familiarity

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant License

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Psych Acute Adult/Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full-time, Days, 7a-7:30p, 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays

Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin

Location: Elgin, IL 60123

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

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 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 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 programs and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 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 $15.07 to $21.82. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

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