Mental Health Worker, EmPATH Unit, 36 hours, 7a-7:30p

Griffin Health Brand; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health Brand is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the EmPATH Unit. This on-site, full-time role covers a 36-hour schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., supporting Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, treatment, and patient healing.

The position involves direct patient care, admissions, discharges, transfers, vital signs, and unit orientation under nurse direction. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, assessment and planning, teamwork within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to patients in the EmPATH Unit, including Emergency Psychiatric Assessment and treatment.
• Provide direct patient care, assist in admission, discharge and transfer processes, and record vital signs.
• Orient patients to the unit, assist with feeding and daily routines as directed by a nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy and participate in assessment, planning and observation of patient status.
• Act as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and co-lead group sessions.
• Implement treatment approaches and monitor patient responses.

Education

2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field

Job description

Mental Health Worker, EmPATH Unit, 36 hours, 7a-7:30p

Job Category: Nursing Support

Requisition Number: MENTA005654

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provide a variety of direct services to patients, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and healing (EmPATH) Unit. Provides direct patient care, assisting in the patient admission, discharge and transfer process, obtains and records vital signs, orients patient to the unit, feeds and assists in feeding patients, and assists in routine physical care needs of patients as directed by nurse. Other responsibilities include phlebotomy, assessment and planning, functioning as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and implementation, including co-leading group sessions, implementing treatment approaches and providing appropriate observation to patient status.

EDUCATION:Minimum 2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field. Experience preferred

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