PRN Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health ED

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Augusta Health is seeking a PRN Mental Health Worker for Behavioral Health Emergency Services in Fishersville, VA. You will provide direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders in the emergency department, under RN supervision, and must maintain Augusta Health standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS, and de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire. You will collaborate with the care team, participate in crisis interventions, and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to psychiatric patients in the emergency department.
• Adhere to department policies and Augusta Health standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff to ensure safety and care quality.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Human rights training

Restraint competency

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRN Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health ED

Locations

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Fishersville, VA 22939, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $17.98 USD to $24.81 USD
• Clinical
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: PRNME014209

The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.

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:

• 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.

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