Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Adult Unit

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Mental Health Worker where you'll provide therapeutic interventions and participate in an interdisciplinary treatment team. This role requires interaction with clients while being attentive to their specialized educational and psychiatric needs. Candidates should have experience in behavioral health and be ready to work flexible shifts, starting a rewarding journey in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%

Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire

Discounts on services, products and optional coverages

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience required.
• Current CT Driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions for clients as part of the treatment team.
• Collects and records vital signs and client data as indicated.
• Observes and documents client responses to therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

De-escalation techniques

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Interacts with clients in ways that take into account age-related and specialized educational, developmental, and psychiatric needs of the population served according to therapeutic treatment plan.
• Observes, intervenes and documents client behavioral and physical response to therapeutic interventions.
• Under the direction of the identified team leader, utilizes approved physical intervention techniques, provides and assists with physical escorts, restraints and seclusions, conducts searches, and demonstrates an understanding of de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques.
• Leads and Co-leads client groups.
• Collects and records vital signs and client data (weight, blood pressure etc.) as indicated by program requirements; organizes and maintains medical charts.
• Provides clients with an orientation to the unit, and inventories and safeguards clients' belongings.

Various shifts and hours available 8 hours to 32 hours per week; part time and per diem; schedules include every other weekend. Some positions require valid drivers license. Specific details of open positions will be discussed during interview.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years related experience required.
• Current CT Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire, which requires ability to pass pre-hire drug screen and DOT physical exam.
• Must be available to work every other weekend.
• Must have and maintain a telephone number for scheduling.
• Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.

We take great care of careers.
Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Worker provides therapeutic interventions for clients and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Interacts with clients in ways that take into account age-related and specialized educational, developmental, and psychiatric needs of the population served according to therapeutic treatment plan.
• Observes, intervenes and documents client behavioral and physical response to therapeutic interventions.
• Under the direction of the identified team leader, utilizes approved physical intervention techniques, provides and assists with physical escorts, restraints and seclusions, conducts searches, and demonstrates an understanding of de-escalation and therapeutic communication techniques.
• Leads and Co-leads client groups.
• Collects and records vital signs and client data (weight, blood pressure etc.) as indicated by program requirements; organizes and maintains medical charts.
• Provides clients with an orientation to the unit, and inventories and safeguards clients' belongings.

Various shifts and hours available 8 hours to 32 hours per week; part time and per diem; schedules include every other weekend. Some positions require valid drivers license. Specific details of open positions will be discussed during interview.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years related experience required.
• Current CT Driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Public Service License "A" Endorsement within 90 days of hire, which requires ability to pass pre-hire drug screen and DOT physical exam.
• Must be available to work every other weekend.
• Must have and maintain a telephone number for scheduling.
• Computer proficiency and keyboarding skills required.

We take great care of careers.
Hartford HealthCare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.