Mental Health Worker, Mental Health

Sutter Health; Berkeley (CA); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

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Benefits

Unions

Resumo da oferta

Sutter Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker at ABSMC-Ashby Campus to support inpatient behavioral health patients under supervision. This role focuses on direct patient care, de-escalation, and data gathering to inform treatment planning.

Work includes assisting R.N. in admissions/discharges and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment on the acute care unit. Evening, full-time schedule with 40 hours weekly and benefits.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum of 12 months of experience in a behavioral health care setting.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Assist R.N. with admissions/discharges and activities of daily living; participate in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Psychiatric terminology

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview:

The Mental Health Worker performs duties under the direction of the Unit Charge Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, or Team Leader. This position is responsible for gathering and reporting observational data, providing direct patient care to assigned patients, implementing therapeutic interventions and emotional support for patient during hospitalization on the acute care inpatient services at Alta Bates/Summit Medical Center. The position requires proficiency in verbal de-escalation of anxious and agitated patients. Mental Health Workers assist the R.N. in assuring the maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment, in the implementation of the program, in processing admissions and discharges, and in assisting patients in activities of daily living.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 12 months of experience in a behavioral health care setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must possess effective interpersonal skills.
• Must have a functional knowledge of psychiatric terminology

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $32.31 to $36.20 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.