Westport, Connecticut, USA
2 days ago
Mental Health Worker
Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing incare for children adolescents and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disordersSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and part ofone of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in ConnecticutJob SummaryProvides direct behavioral health patient careResponsibilitiesAssists patients with performing activities of daily livingProvides or assists with providing direct patient care diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventionsObserves and records patient behavior and activities Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment planEstablishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patientsReviews assignment with supervising RN seeking clarification when unsure of expectationsMaintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignmentDemonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized mannerProvides for patient comfort by performing tasksservices that optimize patient satisfactionProvides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injuryContributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivityWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Behavioral Health Center in Westport is a bed inpatient psychiatric facility specializing incare for children adolescents and adults with mental health and dual diagnosis substance use disordersSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and part ofone of the largest providers of mental health services at several locations in ConnecticutJob SummaryProvides direct behavioral health patient careResponsibilitiesAssists patients with performing activities of daily livingProvides or assists with providing direct patient care diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventionsObserves and records patient behavior and activities Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment planEstablishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patientsReviews assignment with supervising RN seeking clarification when unsure of expectationsMaintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignmentDemonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized mannerProvides for patient comfort by performing tasksservices that optimize patient satisfactionProvides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injuryContributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivityAssociates Degree preferredBehavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferredCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA or American Red Cross obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateWe take great care of careersHartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAssociates Degree preferredBehavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferredCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA or American Red Cross obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateWe take great care of careersHartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organizationMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hireAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment
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