PRN Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health ED

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA seeks a Mental Health Worker for Behavioral Health Emergency Services to provide direct patient care to psychiatric patients in the emergency department under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role requires adherence to department policies and Augusta Health standards, with focus on de-escalation and safe patient handling.

Preferred candidates may have an associate degree in mental health and prior healthcare experience; strong communication and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• De-escalation certification within 30 days of hire and annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients with psychiatric disorders in the emergency room under RN supervision.
• Maintains Augusta Health Service Standards and adheres to department policies and procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Human Rights Training

Restraint Competency

Computer skills

Clear documentation

Mobility with patient transfers

Professional communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associates degree in mental health

Job description

Description

Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker, Behavioral Health Emergency Services provides direct patient care services to patients with psychiatric disorders in the emergency room setting. The Mental Health Worker, Behavioral Health Emergency Services must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Emergency Room. The Mental Health Worker, Behavioral Health Emergency Services is expected to be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures, while maintaining the Augusta Health Service Standards.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS within 30 days of hire
• De-escalation certification within 30 days of hire and annually

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in mental health preferred
• Healthcare and/or Human Services experience preferred

Skills:

• Must be able to participate in crisis intervention techniques.
• Received Human Rights Training
• Restraint Competency
• Basic computer skills
• Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation.
• Able to ambulate self, patients, and equipment to facilitate patient safety and patient or equipment transfers.
• Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital/medical staff, and visitors professionally.
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements for job in a fast paced, complex emergency setting

Company Information:
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity :
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.