Mental Health Worker
San Bernardino, California
- Eligibility
- CNA
- Unit
- Mental Health
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Posted Sep 12
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Pay and benefits
- medical
- prescription drug
- dental
- vision plans
- life insurance
- paid time off
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- tuition reimbursement
- retirement plan benefits
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What's around it?
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,508/mo
- Household income
- $67,415/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
As our Mental Health Worker, you will perform assigned patient care activities as a vital member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing essential support for the patient's therapeutic treatment plan. Every day you will observe and meticulously record patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, promptly reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. You must also be capable of physically assisting patients and effectively dealing with patient emergencies.
To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate an exceptional ability to observe and accurately document patient behavior, react effectively in emergency situations, and collaborate seamlessly as a member of a clinical team. - Communicates, records, and reports promptly to the licensed nursing personnel vitals, treatment results, changes in patients condition, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the patient. - Promptly answers patients requests. - Follow-up on patient care responsibilities and assignments left from previous shift and reports to team leader any incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of care. - Performs direct patient care activities for specific patient population according to established policies and procedures; adapts techniques to unique needs of each patient. - Responsible for the cleaning and organizing patient room, clothing and belongings. - Maintains supplies in a safe and efficient manner and reports maintenance and repairs as needed.
Sourced from CommonSpirit Health’s careers page.
How this role fits you
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On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?