Mental Health Worker I

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Monitors patients’ whereabouts at all times, and documents specific targeted behaviors during activities.

Facilitates and ensures patient attendance at activities.

Observes, reports and documents physical complaints.

May be responsible for admitting, transferring and discharging specific patients as assigned.

Orients new patients to the unit.

Provides direct patient care as assigned by licensed staff.

COMPLIANCE

• Performs care in compliance with department standards, policies, and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to deliver the highest level of patient privacy and care.
• Maintains strictest confidence of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional, or inappropriate disclosure.
• Retains certification and completes mandated continuing education requirements to meet facility and regulatory agencies accreditation and licensure requirements.

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of various mental health principles, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the mental health population.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing and movement.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirement