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 Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob 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 productivityOther Duties as assignedWork 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 Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob 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 productivityOther Duties as assignedLicensure Certification RegistrationRequired CredentialsOne or more of the followingCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateEducationAssociates Degree preferredWork ExperienceBehavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 isyour momentLicensure Certification RegistrationRequired CredentialsOne or more of the followingCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateCertified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association AHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateEducationAssociates Degree preferredWork ExperienceBehavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 isyour moment