Mental Health Worker

Mental Health Worker

St Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, California

The Mental Health Worker performs assigned patient care activities. The Mental Health Worker is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient's therapeutic treatment plan. Primary responsibilities include observing and recording patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to the Staff Registered Nurse. Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a member of a clinical team.

Qualifications :

• One (1) year Psychiatric hospital or Outpatient Mental Health Clinic / Center experience
• High School Diploma / GED
• BLS - American Heart Association
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in progress for social sciences or psychology - preferred

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.