Mental Health Worker, Inpatient Psychiatry Casual Nights

The salary range for this position is $26.68 - $36.02 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Mental Health Worker reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (inpatient) or licensed health professional (outpatient), assists in providing care for individuals and groups of patients, and assists in maintaining a therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in initial and on-going identification of patient problems and strengths.
• Works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members to assist in the development of treatment plans.
• Communicates patient status to registered nurse (inpatient) or licensed health professional (outpatient).
• Provides individual and group intervention to meet patient needs as directed by a licensed health professional.
• Leads or co-leads supportive groups, as determined by the manager.
• Supports patients in developing social, daily living and problem solving skills through individual, group or milieu contact.
• Responds to and follows through with patient needs and requests
• Assists patients in their relationships with others in the milieu.
• Fosters a milieu that is conducive to communication and cooperation among patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Identifies own role limitations and uses appropriate clinical resources.
• Documents timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient’s medical record.
• Assists in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Follows established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.

Additional Functions

• May assist patients with self-care routines, including bathing, dressing, oral/facial hygiene and toileting.
• Uses established communication channels to resolve work related problems.
• Understands and models “Patient First” standards.
• Participates in unit (program) meetings and Psychiatry Open Forums.
• Participates in orienting new mental workers and other staff as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.
• Identifies performance areas for improvement and/or growth and pursues relevant educational opportunities.
• Participates in Departmental in-service training, Grand Rounds, workshops and seminars.
• Shares acquired information/knowledge with other staff members.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Takes initiative to assist with the total unit (program) workload.
• Identifies and communicates issues and trends to manager and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Visually observe and document  patient’s verbal and behavioral responses
• Communicate clearly and effectively to nurses, physicians, patients, families, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Respond to emergency signals and indicators.
• Observe and comprehend written and electronic format in a medical chart.
• Provide physical assistance to patients when indicated.
• Other program or shift specific tasks as assigned by manager.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• BS or BA
• CPR and Crisis Prevention Training Certificate or Completion of training certificate within 90 days of being hired
• Ability to display concentration and attention span for brief and extended periods of time (up to 90 minutes) to perform tasks including patient monitoring.

Preferred:

• Bachelors’ degree in human service field. 
• Two years’ experience in providing supportive services to individuals with mental illness.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.