MENTAL HEALTH WORKER w/ CNA preferred FT Eves Overcensus D3C

Job SummaryProvides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients' activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.Duties & ResponsibilitiesConsistently adheres to Butler Hospital service standards.Provides role as patient advocate through his/her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients' needs for service.Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients' activities of daily living.Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups.Commits to self-development as it pertains to the role of mental health worker.RequirementsBachelor's degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.Candidate must have excellent written skills.Excellent communication skillsC.N.A. Preferred: 2% Pay Differential Available to Applicants who maintain an Active CNA License.Schedule: 36/72 Full Time Eves - Every Other WeekendOvercensus Float assigned D3CDelmonico 3C Unit info: This unit will focus on providing specialized treatment for our patients with unique and complex needs. In addition to patients with psychotic and mood disorders, patients treated on this unit will include those with severe behavioral disturbances and patients who are intellectually and developmentally disabled.About UsCare New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.EEO StatementsAmericans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statusEthics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.