Southern NH Health - Behavioral Health Worker - Emergency Department - Full Time Days

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Behavioral Health Worker in the Emergency Department. This full-time role focuses on caring for adult patients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. You will work under the guidance of RNs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment while assessing patient needs and contributing to quality care improvements. With a commitment to mental health, this innovative organization values its staff and offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in psychology or related field.
• Three years of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patients’ needs during their inpatient stay.
• Manage milieu and ensure a safe patient environment.
• Monitor changes in patients alongside nurses.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Management

Education

Associate Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Southern NH Health - Behavioral Health Worker - Emergency Department - Full Time Days

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About Us

Within Southern NH Medical Center's Behavioral Health Unit, we understand the vital connection between physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, ranging from emergency care to intensive outpatient programs. Our Emergency Department serves the diverse population of Southern New Hampshire with a 30-bed critical care unit. As a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Accredited Stroke Facility, we have taken proactive steps to ensure safe care for our psychiatric population through a 6-bed secured intradepartmental unit.

About The Job

As a member of the Patient Care Services team, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Worker cares for adult patients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. Our staff works under the direction of RNs and is accountable to the Director of Behavioral Health Services. The Behavioral Health Worker will complete a competency-based orientation to serve the Behavioral Health patient population effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patients’ needs during their inpatient stay.
• Manage milieu and ensure a safe patient environment.
• Utilize data to improve quality of care.
• Monitor changes in patients alongside nurses on a 6-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in psychology, social science, special education, related health profession, or a related area required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or in progress preferred.
• Alternatively, a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health setting may substitute for the degree.
• Three or more years of behavioral health experience is preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life, and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans.
• Continuous earned time accrual.