Mental Health Worker - On Call - Evening Shift - Fremont

Kaiser Permanente

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Fremont

Requirements

Minimum 6 months direct patient care experience in an acute psychiatric hospital or psychiatric health facility or two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years delivering direct patient focused on behavioral disabilities.
Education:
Associate's Degree or an equivalent of two years college course work in nursing, the social or behavioral sciences.
License, Certification, Registration:
BLS required.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated skills and ability to care for acutely mentally ill individuals.
Knowledge of the challenges involved in management of the acute or chronically mentally ill patient and possible associated behaviors.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including computer skills.
Knowledge of basic mental health functions, such as assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, documentation observations.
Ability to relate empathetically to adult psychiatric patients.
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills preferred.
Knowledge of treatment philosophy, treatment goals, policies, rules and regulations related to patient care as well as interest in working in a recovery promoting environment using a Wellness/Recovery Model preferred.
Knowledge of the principles involved in the treatment, interventions, and procedures provided by the service preferred.
Knowledge of the medical terminology used in psychiatric care of patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for initiating, observing, documenting and communicating the needs of the patient in order to ensure safety on the unit. This may include, but is not limited to, Line of Sight precautions or one on one supervision of the patients as clinically indicated and assigned. Requires critical judgment and communication to staff in a timely manner in order to ensure appropriate intervention of Clinical involvement.
Facilitates and/or co-facilitates groups with other members of the team based upon training and level of competence.
Assist in ensuring patients are maintaining activities of daily living including feeding, hygiene and ambulating.
Thorough knowledge of treatment philosophy, treatment goals, policies, rules and regulations must make independent judgments in the course of providing basic patient care activities, which include but may not be limited to orienting the patient to the unit, taking vital signs, meal observations and other critical patient care activities designed to ensure safe patient care.
Participates in the treatment planning process and supports the implementation of the treatment plan on the unit with the patient.
Assists in the delivery of physical care as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties as necessary.

FAQs

What are the responsibilities of a Mental Health Worker in this role?

The responsibilities of a Mental Health Worker in this role include providing support to ensure psychiatric and physical nursing care needs of patients are met, promoting a healthy and safe treatment setting, participating in one-on-one therapeutic interactions with patients, observing and reporting patient behaviors, and ensuring the unit is safe and patients are actively participating in the program.

What is the work schedule for this position?

This is an on-call position for the evening shift in Fremont. The specific hours may vary depending on the needs of the facility.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Qualifications for this position may include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, experience working in a mental health setting, knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatments, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

How does the Mental Health Worker contribute to the wellness and recovery philosophy?

The Mental Health Worker contributes to the wellness and recovery philosophy by providing direct care to patients, participating in therapeutic interactions, and creating a safe and supportive treatment environment that allows the recovery process to occur within the individual.

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