Mental Health Worker- Behavioral Health - Muskegon, United States - Trinity Health Michigan

Trinity Health Michigan
Trinity Health Michigan
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Muskegon, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

Evening Shift


Description:

64hrs per pp 3p-11:30 pm

- weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA


Position Purpose:

Great opportunity for a Mental Health Worker, MHW professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually


Position Summary:


Mental Health Worker, MHW works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN, Social Worker and Psychiatrist.

A Mental Health Worker, MHW is expected provide psychiatric nursing care at the para-professional level.


What Mental Health Worker, MHW will do:

  • Participate in group therapy sessions, one-on-one interactions, discharge planning and crisis intervention.
  • Primarily responsible for directly monitoring the daily activities of patients, observing the emotional condition of patients and determines the need for intervention.
  • Participates in group treatment activities, encourages individual participation and records observations of patient progress and behavior.
  • Attends to the personal needs of patients including grooming, hygiene, comfort and are of personal belongings.
  • Participates in discharge planning by providing information concerning the patient (physical and emotional) strength, weaknesses and needs.

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

Evening Shift


Minimum Qualifications:


  • Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school with college level training in behavioral science.
- one to three months of experience in order to
- acquire a fundamental knowledge of psycho-social problems and appropriate response.
- acquire a thorough knowledge of pertinent department policies and procedures for psychiatric patient care, learn assigned duties.
- acquire suitable interpersonal skills.

  • Analytical ability necessary to assess (according to defined signs and symptoms) patients' immediate psychological status and determine need to request professional assistance; ability to recommend alterations to treatments and the need for social services. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectives.
  • Interpersonal skill to almost constantly interact with disturbed patients and their families; ability to elicit information from these persons and encourage their participation in treatment activities and open communications.

Position Highlights and Benefits:


  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
  • 403b with employer match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 100% paid CEU
  • Paid Time Off

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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