Mental Health Worker Per Diem
Core
Provides clinical care and crisis intervention for adult psychiatric patients within an inpatient setting.
Role type
Per Diem Mental Health Worker (IC)
Builds
Inpatient psychiatric unit care and treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, physical de-escalation, patient care, vital signs monitoring, activity of daily living support, therapeutic group facilitation, patient safety checks, contraband search, documentation, discharge planning
Preferred skills
knowledge of growth and development, age-appropriate communication
Technologies
medical equipment
Responsibilities
Participate in crisis intervention using CPI techniques; assist RN with physical care and hygiene; lead and co-lead therapeutic activity groups; provide patient and family education; conduct patient safety checks and contraband searches; monitor vital signs and intake/output; evaluate patient progress and document treatment planning; identify barriers to discharge; share observations with the treatment team and family.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC