Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Psych

Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Psych

Primary Location: Connecticut-Westport-47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)

Job: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry

Organization: St. Vincent's Medical Center

Job Summary: Provides direct behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations.
• Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner.
• Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction.
• Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury.
• Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity.

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred
• Behavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferred
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

We take great care of careers. Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 32

Schedule: Part-time (2 - 39 hours)

Shift Details: Mental Health Worker 32 hour per week; rotating day and evening shift including every other weekend and some holidays