Mental Health Worker, CAPS - 32 hr Evenings

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Generous shift differentials

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Mental Health Worker to join the Behavioral Health team at Mt Sinai Rehab Hospital. The role focuses on safe, compassionate direct care and data collection to support psychiatric recovery.

You will work in the Behavioral Health Unit, providing group and individual interventions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the Human Services.
• Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient care in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform and document vital signs, ADLs, patient observations and other patient care activities.
• Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
• Communicate effectively with patient population.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient observation

Data collection

Group interventions

Individual interventions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Mental Health Worker to join our Behavioral Health team located at Mt Sinai Rehab Hospital.

The MHW is responsible for working in the Behavioral Health Unit to provide a safe and healthy treatment environment by providing direct patient care, observing patient behavior, collecting data, and providing group and individual interventions to assist the psychiatric patient towards recovery and rehabilitation.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provides individualized patient care in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform and document vital signs, ADLs, patient observations and other patient care activities.
• Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
• Communicate effectively with patient population.
• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the Human Services
• Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Good problem-solving skills.

Highlights:

• 32 hours, Evening Shift, Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• Competitive Benefits Package effective on first day
• Generous shift differentials

About Mount Sinai Rehab Hospital:

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages.

We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives. and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.