Mental Health Worker

Advocate Health

Pyy range $24.10 - $36.15; premium pyy such as shi...
2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm), rotating weekends and holidays
Therapeutic relationships with patients
Facilitates therapeutic climate
Fosters therapeutic environment
Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to provide therapeutic support and care to patients in a hospital setting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and entails responsibilities such as establishing therapeutic relationships, maintaining a safe environment, and participating in multidisciplinary care planning

Job Summary

  • Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients by observing behavior, identifying dynamics related to diagnosis, and fostering a therapeutic environment through verbal interactions, role modeling, and goal-directed activities.
  • Assists patients needing physical care by clarifying priorities with 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.

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Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to provide therapeutic support and care to patients in a hospital setting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and entails responsibilities such as establishing therapeutic relationships, maintaining a safe environment, and participating in multidisciplinary care planning.

Salary

Pay Range $24.10 - $36.15; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • therapeutic relationships with patients
  • facilitates therapeutic climate
  • fosters therapeutic environment
  • maintenance of a safe environment
  • managing the milieu
  • de-escalating patients

Nice-to-have

  • role modeling
  • goal-directed activities
  • personal growth and professional development
  • active participation in team meetings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science
  • CPR certified
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  • Physical ability to manage aggressive patients

Work Rights

Not specified

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