Mental Health Worker

Mental Health Worker

Employer: BHC Alhambra Hospital, Inc.

Job Type: Per Diem

Locations:

• Pasadena
• Arcadia

Working under the direction of an RN, LVN, or LPT, the Mental Health Worker is an active part of the treatment team and provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to eating disorder patients. Daily responsibilities include:

• Accurately administer and record vital signs;
• Observe, assess, and document a resident’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals;
• Effectively and professionally communicate with the clinical team, staff, patients, and customers;
• Utilize sound judgment while observing patients and document any changes in a patient’s appearance, behavior, or ability to work toward treatment plan goals;
• Ensure intervention is based on the patient’s plan of care;
• Employ appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed;
• Transport patients to medical appointments, outings, or to the facility;
• Provide positive transportation experience and treat all patients with respect and dignity at all times;
• Open vehicle doors for each patient and assist the patient into and out of the vehicle.

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: One (1) year of related experience with knowledge of psychiatric resident care techniques and understanding of mental illness preferred.
• Driver’s License: Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Tuition savings to continue nursing education with Chamberlain University.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.