Behavioral Health Worker - Per Diem - Days - Behavioral Health - Acute @ MV

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community : One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Day : 8 hours

Job Description

Primarily focused on the provision of safety, and connecting to needed services for mental health care (outpatient), the Behavioral Health Worker provides services to support inpatients, outpatients and / or other individuals or families referred for care at El Camino Hospital. Works under supervision of charge RN during assignment to the inpatient department, and under the supervision of outpatient clinical and business leadership during assignment to the outpatient department.

Emergency Dept

To provide professional interface with clinicians, physicians and others making referrals to Behavioral Health programs, as well as with patients and their families. Under the supervision of licensed staff is responsible for a coordinated entry and discharge experience for patients and referring agents. Provides services to support patients in the treatment environment, primarily focused on the provision of safety. Works under supervision of charge RN during assignment to department.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Associates Degree in Psychology or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

One (1) year experience in a behavioral health or inpatient psych setting is required.

License / Certification / Registration Requirements

Basic Lifesaving Certification - American Heart Association

Salary Range :

$40.52 - $51.23 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Medium Work - Requires standing the majority of the shift with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs. frequently. Work involves sitting, kneeling, climbing and squatting. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer :

El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.