Mental Health Worker, EmPATH Unit

Mental Health Worker, Full-Time EmPATH Unit

The main function of this role is to provide a variety of direct services to patients in the Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and healing (EmPATH) Unit. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, assisting in the patient admission, discharge and transfer process, obtaining and recording vital signs, orienting patients to the unit, feeding and assisting in feeding patients, and assisting in routine physical care needs of patients as directed by a nurse.

Other responsibilities include phlebotomy, assessment and planning, functioning as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, and implementation, including co-leading group sessions, implementing treatment approaches and providing appropriate observation to patient status.

Requirements:
EDUCATION: Minimum 2 years of schooling in Psychology or a related field. Experience is preferred.

* Rotating weekends are required*

We are an equal opportunities employer: EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Job Details:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level

• Employment type:
  
  Full-Time

• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care