Mental Health Worker -Ii Unit E

NH Hospital Mental Health Worker (MHW) Program

All newly hired mental health workers participate in a 5-week paid orientation. Orientation consists of a combination of classroom and clinical experiences to enhance learning of the role and responsibilities of the MHW. Weeks 1-4:
Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:15 pm OR 6:45 am - 3:15 pm. Week 5: clinical experience on the shift of hire.

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER I – Under the direction of the registered nurse, carries out assigned tasks and provides direct care services to patients in an acute psychiatric care facility setting.

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER II – Under the direction of the registered nurse, carries out assigned tasks and contributes to direct care services for patients in an acute psychiatric care facility setting.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent credential
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be physically capable of safely restraining patients when clinically required
  • Must be able to work additional hours beyond a normal shift when necessary
• Trainee Option:
  Not applicable

• Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively with coworkers, patients, and families
• Some background in psychology, social science, special education, a health profession, or a related field or in the care of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed individuals in a psychiatric facility, as a Mental Health Worker, or in a related field

• Certification as a Mental Health Worker within the first 2 months of hire
• Completion of the State’s defensive driver training within the first 6 months of hire

• In-Band Advancement Available:
  No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
  Yes (Criteria: BGA
  01 – Level 1 to Level
  2). For promotion from the 31‑1133 Psychiatric Aides‑1 job title to the 31‑1133 Psychiatric Aides‑2 job title, eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as: 
  • Has 1 year of experience functioning as a Mental Health Worker I
  • Receives a satisfactory performance evaluation and is free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for 1 year immediately prior to promotion
  • Is up‑to‑date on all mandatory in‑house training
  • Receives a performance‑based recommendation for promotion from the supervisor(s) and approval from the director of nursing

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school
• License/Certification:
  Valid driver’s license
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be physically capable of safely restraining patients when clinically required
  • Must be able to work additional hours beyond a normal shift when necessary
• Trainee Option:
  Not applicable

• Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively with coworkers, patients, and families
• Some background in psychology, social science, special education, a health profession, or a related field or in the care of mentally ill or emotionally disturbed individuals in a psychiatric facility, as a Mental Health Worker, or in a related field

• Certification as a Mental Health Worker within the first 2 months of hire
• Completion of the State’s defensive driver training within the first 6 months of hire

• In-Band Advancement Available:
  No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
  No

• Assists in the admission procedure, searches for contraband, orients the patient to the unit/hospital environment, identifies and records the patient’s valuables, and completes documentation…