Mental Health Worker (w/ CNA preferred) PT Nights Float

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks compassionate individuals to serve as patient advocates. In this part-time role, you will assist registered nurses in delivering essential care to patients, ensuring their daily activities are supported in a safe and therapeutic environment. The position is ideal for those with a background in social sciences or behavioral health who possess strong communication skills. Join a trusted organization that values ethical standards and is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare mission while working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

2% Pay Differential for Active CNA License

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred or relevant experience.
• Experience with mentally ill or developmentally delayed clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient advocate and assist nurses in patient care.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment through monitoring.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Comparable behavioral health experience

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
2. Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
3. Candidate must have excellent written skills.
4. Excellent communication skills.

C.N.A. Preferred: 2% Pay Differential Available to Applicants who maintain an Active CNA License.

Schedule: 20/40 Part Time Nights - Every Other Weekend

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.