Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Adult Unit (Temp)

Hartford HealthCare; Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Mental Health Worker for its inpatient adult unit. This entry-level, part-time role involves providing therapeutic interventions and supporting clients in their recovery journey. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the highest standard of care while gaining invaluable experience in the mental health field. This temporary position offers the potential for a permanent role, allowing you to grow within a leading healthcare network dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Join a team where every moment matters and contribute to a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Program

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Work-Life Balance

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for clients under supervision.
• Observe and document client responses to interventions.
• Lead and co-lead client groups.

Skills

Therapeutic Communication

Behavioral Health Experience

Vital Signs Monitoring

Physical Intervention Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

2 Years Related Experience

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

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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

Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or program director, 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.
  
  

This is a temporary position, however, there is an opportunity to transition to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with behavioral health clients preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years related experience required.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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