MENTAL HEALTH WORKER BACH

Calvert Memorial Hospital

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Compensation
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Location
Prince Frederick, MD
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Calvert Memorial Hospital is hiring a MENTAL HEALTH WORKER BACH. The Mental Health Worker maintains a safe, comfortable environment for patients at Calvert Memorial Hospital, reports observations to the charge nurse, and may assist with de‑escalation of combative behaviors while adhering to unit competencies and policies.

Key focus areas include Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, Report observations and actions to the charge nurse, and Assist with de‑escalation of combative behaviors as needed.

Important skills include Communication, Restraint And Seclusion Procedures, Confidential Information Handling, and Computer Systems Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationRestraint and Seclusion ProceduresConfidential Information HandlingComputer Systems Operation

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's in Human Services6+ Months Patient-Centered ExperienceBehavioral Health or Addiction Experience

Full job description

  • JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

  • Job Summary :

  • Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse. May be required to assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.

  • Education :

  • Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Bachelors in human services field preferred.

  • Registration/Certification/Licensure :

  • None Specified

  • Experience :

  • Position requires a minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient-centered environment with preference given to experience working with patients who have behavioral health or addiction issues.

  • Other Requirements :

  • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

  • Ability to effectively communicate with all patient populations.

  • Ability to appropriately apply restraint and seclusion procedures when necessary.

  • Ability to process patient information and perform assigned duties in a confidential, professional and empathetic manner.

  • Ability to operate internal computer systems and applications to effectively accomplish assigned duties.

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