Mental Health Worker

Mental Health WorkerAs a member of the Behavioral Health Unit patient care team, the MENTAL HEALTH WORKER assists licensed clinical staff in providing patient care in a mental healthcare setting. This position will work with a mentally ill adult patient population. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the MENTAL HEALTH WORKER provides care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served. This position communicates with the department leadership, Charge Nurse and co-workers as appropriate regarding patient clinical conditions including behavioral and physical symptomatology. Representative duties: Assists with patient admission tasks Assist with activities of daily living (ADL's) Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment Assists with baths, toileting, nutritional support/assistance Performs unit patient rounding, observing/reporting patient behaviors Monitors patient vital signs/pain Ambulates/transfers/transports patients Ensures safety/security of the unit Monitors for contraband Ensure the rights of the patient/family are respected and maintained The successful candidate will possess the following: Completion of Mental Health Worker certification program Six months previous Mental Health Worker in an acute Behavioral Health environment Current BLSManagement of Assaultive Behavior (within 90 days of employment) Los Angeles City Fire Card (within 90 days of employment) Physical strengths to assist patients