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Mental Health Worker, Per Diem

Griffin Health

Derby, CTOtherNo compensation foundTracked 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Derby, CT
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Mental Health Worker provides direct patient services on the Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing Unit, assisting with admission, discharge, vital sign monitoring, feeding, physical care, phlebotomy, assessment, planning, team collaboration, and co‑leading group treatment sessions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CarePatient AdmissionDischarge AssistanceTransfer AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringPatient OrientationFeeding AssistancePhysical Care AssistancePhlebotomyAssessment PlanningTeam CollaborationGroup Session Co‑LeadingTreatment ImplementationPatient Observation

Qualifications

Minimum 2 Years Schooling in Psychology or Related FieldExperience in Related Field

Full job description

Description

MAIN FUNCTION:

Provide a variety of direct services to patients, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and healing (EmPATH) Unit. Provides direct patient care, assisting in the patient admission, discharge and transfer process, obtains and records vital signs, orients patient to the unit, feeds and assists in feeding patients, and assists in routine physical care needs of patients as directed by 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.

EDUCATION: Minimum 2 yrs schooling in Psychology or related field. Experience preferred

Rotating weekends required

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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