Mental Health Worker – On-site, 12-Hour Day Shifts

Griffin Health; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Health in Derby, CT is seeking a Mental Health Worker to provide direct patient care on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role includes admission, discharge and transfer support, vital signs, patient orientation, feeding assistance, phlebotomy, assessment and planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

The position requires at least 2 years of schooling in psychology or a related field; prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to patients on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.
• Provide direct patient care, assist in admission, discharge and transfer processes.
• Obtain and record vital signs, orient patient to the unit, feed and assist in feeding.
• Assist in routine physical care needs of patients as directed by nurse.
• Phlebotomy, assessment and planning, and participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field

Job description

Griffin Health in Derby, CT is seeking a Mental Health Worker to provide direct patient care on the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. The role includes admission, discharge and transfer support, vital signs, patient orientation, feeding assistance, phlebotomy, assessment and planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.

The position requires at least 2 years of schooling in psychology or a related field; prior experience is preferred.