Mental Health Worker Per Diem - Emergency Medicine

Apply for Job

Job ID

82381

Location

Sacramento

Full / Part Time

Part Time

Add to Favorite Jobs

Email this Job

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker (MHW) assists professional and technical personnel in the observation of patients, some of whom may require continuous, intermittent or video observation. The goal of observation is to prevent harm to the patient, staff, and to reassure patient safety and prevent any harm that may result in a negative medical outcome.

MHWs may assist the Registered Nurse with routine patient care such as feeding, hygiene needs, as well as organizing activities and interactive therapy sessions with continuous observation of patients. MHWs also help to ensure that a calm, safe setting is maintained while gaining insight into treatment options for patients and participating in patient's treatment planning with nursing staff and doctors. MHWs will perform the duties of re-stocking the department.

Apply By Date : 11 / 20 / 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• De-escalation / behavioral health training, MAB Certification, or CPI Certification relevant training or experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• No Minimum Education Required
• One (1) year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Ability to read and write in English language.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and / or mouse to appropriately utilize healthcare systems for documentation, communication, training / education and completion of schedule / time card.
• Oral communication skills to effectively deal with patients, visitors, patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain courteous, tactful relationships with visitors, patients and clinicians.
• Ability to adjust workload under changing conditions, and remains confidential with all patient information.
• Incumbent must complete Crisis Intervention Training within 3 months of hire and is required to complete training on an annual basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The Emergency Department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of emergent (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include : acute, chronic medical / surgical, trauma, critical or behavioral health.

Work variable shifts / hours (day, night or weekends shifts and holidays), 12 hour shifts. PD MHW to work at least 3 shifts on a day or night shift with 2 weekends shifts in each 4 week schedule and work at least 2-4 holidays per calendar year.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / index.html

Physical Demands

Environmental Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit : https : / / hr.ucdavis.edu / departments / recruitment / ucd / selection / background-checks