Mental Health Worker, Psych E.D. Program Part-Time Nights
Core
Assists in providing care for individuals and groups of patients in a psychiatric emergency department setting, maintaining a therapeutic environment and supporting patient development.
Role type
Mental Health Worker (Psych E.D.)
Builds
Therapeutic environment and patient treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient monitoring, group facilitation, crisis intervention, documentation, physical assistance, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in human services, 2 years experience in supportive services for individuals with mental illness
Technologies
Electronic medical chart systems
Responsibilities
Assist in identifying patient problems and strengths, lead or co-lead supportive groups, document clinical information, respond to emergency signals, provide physical assistance to patients, communicate patient status to licensed professionals
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC