Mental Health Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for a Behavioral Health Technician to join our team of mission-driven healthcare professionals located on our Behavioral Health Unit located at Johnson Memorial Hospital l in Stafford Springs CT .

The Mental Health Worker / Behavioral Health Tech is key role to keep patients engaged in recovery oriented activities, help to communicate patient’s needs to the clinical team, to monitor patient safety and to work with the nursing professionals to create a healing environments for patients.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• •Performs patient observations and other patient care activities.
• •Observes patient behavior.
• •Performs, reports, and documents vital signs, ADLs.
• •Responds rapidly to emergency call lights and performs safety checks.
• •Provides group and individual interventions to assist the psychiatric patient towards recovery and rehabilitation.

Requirements:

• •Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent with related experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• •Certification: AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
• •Experience: Possesses a broad practical understanding of life experiences and the ability to relate to emotionally ill individuals.
• •Prior experience in psychiatric setting a plus.
• •Ability to prioritize tasks. Maintain confidentiality. Good problem-solving skills.

Highlights

• •PER DIEM
• •Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• •Engaged leadership.

Johnson Memorial Hospital provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital a has been an anchor institution in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.