Mental Health Worker - Adults

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Chicago, ILFull-time$18.65–27.01/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.65–27.01/hr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

The Mental Health Worker supports inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care under the direction of nursing and program leadership. The role assists with patient care and activities of daily living, carries out individual treatment plans, and helps maintain a safe environment. It also includes communicating patient information to the supervising RN and performing assigned clerical duties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareActivities of Daily LivingPatient Care DocumentationTreatment Plan ImplementationPatient CommunicationMedical TerminologyPsychological Terminology

Qualifications

CNA License or One Year Mental Health Worker ExperienceBLS CertificationOne Year Prior Mental Health Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Worker Inpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the RN, LVN or Charge RN assist the licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including assistance with activities of daily living. Supports the unit functions and maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and co-workers; functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary care team and communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN. Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients. Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Mental Health Worker Outpatient: Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing, RN and the Program Director carries out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for the psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA. If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.2. BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.3. One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred. 4. Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.65 to $27.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

How this job compares

Set against the 2,339 open Nursing Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.65–27.01/hr
  • Illinois median$19–29/hr33 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–24/hr1,310 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.83/hr, is 3% below the Illinois median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Nursing Assistant hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Nursing Assistant jobs in Illinois and 2,339 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Nursing Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (428 postings).
Education
21 of the 2,339 open Nursing Assistant jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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