Trinity Health·Muskegon, Michigan
The Mental Health Worker provides para-professional psychiatric care, monitoring patients' daily activities and emotional conditions. They participate in group therapy, crisis intervention, and assist with patients' personal hygiene and discharge planning.
Employment type: Full time
64hrs per pp 11p-7: 30a weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA
Great opportunity for a Mental Health Worker, MHW professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually!
Mental Health Worker, MHW works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN, Social Worker and Psychiatrist. A Mental Health Worker, MHW is expected provide psychiatric nursing care at the para-professional level.
Participate in group therapy sessions, one-on-one interactions, discharge planning and crisis intervention.
Primarily responsible for directly monitoring the daily activities of patients, observing the emotional condition of patients and determines the need for intervention.
Participates in group treatment activities, encourages individual participation and records observations of patient progress and behavior.
Attends to the personal needs of patients including grooming, hygiene, comfort and are of personal belongings.
Participates in discharge planning by providing information concerning the patient (physical and emotional) strength, weaknesses and needs.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift
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.
Requires a high school diploma with college-level training in behavioral science and one to three months of experience in psycho-social problems. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills to assess psychological status and effective communication skills for interacting with disturbed patients.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
