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St. Vincent's Medical Center

Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$41,260 / year median in Connecticut

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych St. Vincent's Medical Center - 3.6 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Career development plan 401(k) matching Employee discount
Qualifications BLS Certification Full Job Description Location Detail:
St Vincents Medical Center (10427)
Shift Detail:
Rotating day and evening shift, every other weekend, including holidays Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent's is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system's second-largest hospital.
Job Summary:
Provides direct behavioral health patient care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living. Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions. Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients. Reviews assignment with supervising RN, seeking clarification when unsure of expectations. Maintains open communication with teammates regarding progress on completion of assignment. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients in a timely and individualized manner. Provides for patient comfort by performing tasks/services that optimize patient satisfaction. Provides for patient safety in a manner that prevents patient injury. Contributes to efficient departmental operations in order to control costs and ensure productivity. Other Duties as assigned Qualifications Associates Degree preferred Behavioral Health experience and college courses in psychology preferred Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date. We take great care of careers. Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs With 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 - 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.