Mental Health Worker (MHW)

Garden Grove Hospital; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center in Southern California seeks a Mental Health Worker to support inpatient and outpatient services under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and relaying patient information to the supervising nurse.

Requirements include a current CNA license (or equivalent hospital experience), BLS on hire, and familiarity with medical/psychological terminology.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State; if not a CNA, have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient: assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including activities of daily living; maintain safe and clean environment; communicate pertinent patient information to supervising RN; perform some clerical duties as assigned.
• Outpatient: carry out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients under supervision.

Skills

BLS certification

Mental health experience

Medical terminology

Education

CNA license

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Founded in 1982, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center is a 167-bed community hospital centrally located in beautiful Southern California dedicated to providing our community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center has received “Top 100 Hospital” in the nation accolades from Truven Health Analytics and is a recipient of the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. Key services include general medical/surgical inpatient care and treatment, critical care, emergency services, orthopedics, maternity care, and wound care.

The facility offers a full spectrum of acute care services for the residents of Garden Grove and the surrounding communities. Located near the corner of Harbor and Garden Grove Boulevards, Garden Grove Hospital is close to the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and the many hotels situated in the area. For more information, visit gardengrovehospital.com.

Responsibilities

Mental Health Worker Inpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living. Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers; functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State, if a CNA. If not a CNA, have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $23.00 to $26.39. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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