Mental Health Worker (MHW)

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital in California is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support inpatient and outpatient services under RN supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe environment, and help document patient care while collaborating with the nursing team.

The role requires a valid Certified Nursing Assistant license in the state, BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and about one year of mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid CNA license issued by the State.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• One year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.
• Perform some clerical duties and communicate pertinent patient information to supervising RN.

Skills

Mental health experience

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

BLS certification

1 year mental health experience

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 visit www.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.

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• 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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