Mental Health Worker

Employment Type

• Full time
• Shift: 12
• Hour
• Day
• Shift
• Description: Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Aide / Mental Health Worker to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Behavioral Health Unit located at Johnson Memorial Hospital l in Stafford Springs CT. The Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Tech is key role to keep patients engaged in recovery oriented activities, help to communicate patient’s needs to the clinical team, to monitor patient safety and to work with the nursing professionals to create a healing environments for patients.
• You
• Will
• Be
• Responsible
• For: Performs patient observations and other patient care activities. Observes patient behavior. Performs, reports, and documents vital signs, ADLs. Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks. Provides group and individual interventions to assist the psychiatric patient towards recovery and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent with related experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers Experience: Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals. Prior experience in psychiatric setting a plus. Ability to prioritize tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Good problem-solving skills. Highlights Full
• Time –36 hours. three -12 hours Day shift Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team Engaged leadership. Excellent Benefits effective on first day Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital a has been an anchor institution in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.