Mental Health Worker

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Unknown, Unknown, US
$24.10 - $36.15; premium pyy based on job; benefit...
Full time onsite
Establishes therapeutic relationships
Observes and listens to patient behavior
Facilitates therapeutic climate
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to establish therapeutic relationships with patients, assist in their care, and maintain a safe environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, with responsibilities including patient observation, documentation, and participation in treatment planning

Job Summary

  • Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients by observing behavior, facilitating a therapeutic climate, and fostering a therapeutic environment through verbal interactions, role modeling, and goal-directed activities.
  • Assists patients needing physical care by clarifying priorities with the RN, providing general patient care, collecting specimens, and accompanying patients on off-unit privileges.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

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Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to establish therapeutic relationships with patients, assist in their care, and maintain a safe environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, with responsibilities including patient observation, documentation, and participation in treatment planning.

Salary

$24.10 - $36.15; Premium pay based on job; Benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Establishes therapeutic relationships
  • Observes and listens to patient behavior
  • Facilitates therapeutic climate
  • Fosters therapeutic environment
  • Assists in managing milieu
  • De-escalating patients
  • Documents all pertinent information

Nice-to-have

  • Provides orientation to new employees
  • Seeks out resources for self-learning
  • Contributes to plan of care development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science
  • Communicate effectively in English
  • CPR certified
  • Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
  • Physical ability to manage aggressive patients

Work Rights

Not specified

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