Mental Health Worker- Nights

Yale NewHaven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New London, CT, is seeking a Behavioral Health support role to provide therapeutic communication and patient observation under RN supervision.

The position involves taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, documenting responses, and contributing to safety and quality efforts within the unit. An Associates Degree in human services or related field is required, with a Bachelor's preferred; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in human services or related field required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Assist in unit management with astute observations.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Document patient responses and progress to goals and patient/family education.
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and notify RN of abnormalities.
• Complete environmental rounds, safety observations, and hourly rounds.
• Participate in Unit CQI and Chart QA.
• Meet Standards of Professional Behavior.
• Perform other duties to ensure unit operation.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Observation

Vital signs

Education

Associates Degree in human services

Bachelor degree in psychology

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs therapeutic communication and interventions with psychiatric patients. Observes the condition of the patient and communicates with the Charge Nurse on an ongoing basis concerning the patient's behavior. Reports any unusual situation or incidents observed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic rapport with patients and maintains appropriate boundaries and a non-judgmental attitude.
• 2.Assists in the management of the unit by providing astute observations.
• 3.Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• 4.Demonstrates the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• 5.Takes and records vital signs, weights, and all other biological needs. Notifies RN of any abnormal findings.
• 6.Documents patient response to interventions, progress toward goal, and Patient/Family Education at regular intervals in compliance with policy.
• 7.Completes environmental rounds, patient safety observations, hourly rounds, and patient safety plans.
• 8.Participates in Unit CQI and Chart QA
• 9.Meets performance expectations for Standards of Professional Behavior
• 10.Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Associates Degree in human services or related field and/or active enrollment in a bachelor degree program in psychology or related field required. Bachelor Degree preferred. Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in behavioral health preferred. Unit Specific Orientation

LICENSURE

BLS Required

YNHHS Requisition ID

194212