Mental Health Worker I
Core
Paraprofessional support work involving direct care, rehabilitation, and behavior modification of patients in state institutions.
Role type
Direct care paraprofessional (mental health/developmental disabilities)
Builds
Direct patient care and support services for residents in state institutions
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Developmental Disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care, behavior observation and recording, medication administration under supervision, vital signs monitoring, minor first aid, hygiene assistance, daily living skills training, meal service, area cleaning
Preferred skills
CNA certification, Class C driver's license
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Observe and record patient behavior to assist in treatment planning; implement remotivation and resocialization training programs; interact with patients to model appropriate behavior; guide patients in daily living and work activities; prepare and dispense medication under RN supervision; take and record vital signs; administer minor first aid; wash and bathe patients; clean and maintain patient living areas; distribute and serve food; contact family or outside agencies as delegated; participate in in-service training programs
Seniority
Entry-level, direct care staff