Mental Health Worker/C.N.A. FT Eves R2

Care New England Health System; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team as a patient advocate. This role involves supporting registered nurses in providing direct care to patients, ensuring their needs are met while fostering a safe and therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in behavioral health, along with a passion for helping others. With a focus on patient care, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient service and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in social sciences preferred or relevant behavioral health experience.
• C.N.A certification required for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient advocate and assist in daily living activities.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment through monitoring and interaction.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Observation Monitoring

Behavioral Health Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences

C.N.A Certification

Job description

Job Summary: Provides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.

Specifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
2. Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
3. Candidate must have excellent written skills.
4. External candidates: must have C.N.A certification.
5. Internal MHW candidates: must have or complete C.N.A. certification within 6 months of accepting position.

Schedule: 36/72 Full Time Evenings Every Other Weekend

Riverview 2 is a Short Stay Unit (SSU)

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.