Job detail

Mental Health Worker

Yale New Haven Health

#Behavioral Health #BLS #Vital Signs #Mental Health #Patient Safety #Human Services #Psychology #CQI #Therapeutic Rapport #Psychiatric Emergency Services

Quick overview

Perform therapeutic communication and interventions with psychiatric patients while monitoring behavior and reporting incidents to the Charge Nurse. Assist patients with activities of daily living and record vital signs and biological needs under RN supervision.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree in human services or active enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in psychology or a related field. BLS certification is required, and previous experience in behavioral health is preferred.

associate degreebachelor degreeCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationRapport BuildingVital Signs MonitoringPatient DocumentationTherapeutic CommunicationPatient ObservationBehavioral Health SupportActivities Of Daily Living (ADL)Patient Safety Planning

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs therapeutic communication and interventions with psychiatric patients. Observes the condition of the patient and communicates with the Charge Nurse on an ongoing basis concerning the patient's behavior. Reports any unusual situation or incidents observed. Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1.
Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic rapport with patients and maintains appropriate boundaries and a non-judgmental attitude.
2.
Assists in the management of the unit by providing astute observations.
3.
Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
4.
Demonstrates the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
5.
Takes and records vital signs, weights, and all other biological needs.
Notifies RN of any abnormal findings.
6.
Documents patient response to interventions, progress toward goal, and Patient/Family Education at regular intervals in compliance with policy.
7.
Completes environmental rounds, patient safety observations, hourly rounds, and patient safety plans.
8.
Participates in Unit CQI and Chart QA 9.
Meets performance expectations for Standards of Professional Behavior 10.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Associates Degree in human services or related field and/or active enrollment in a bachelor degree program in psychology or related field required.
Bachelor Degree preferred.
Bachelors degree in Psychology or related field.
EXPERIENCE Previous experience in behavioral health preferred.
Unit Specific Orientation LICENSURE BLS Required