Mental Health Worker (MHW)

Prime Healthcare; La Palma (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers a Mental Health Worker position supporting both inpatient and outpatient services. You will assist licensed staff with daily living activities, document patient care, and help maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

The role requires a valid CNA license or relevant hospital experience, BLS within 30 days of hire, and familiarity with medical and psychiatric terminology. Night shift, on-site. Competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State.
• If not CNA, have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including activities of daily living.
• Support unit functions and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
• Perform some clerical duties as assigned and provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients.
• In outpatient, carry out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

CNA License

Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, 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 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visitwww.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.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.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital 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. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.12 to $26.36. 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

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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