Mental Health Worker

Prime Healthcare
National City, CA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! As a Mental Health Worker, you will assist licensed nursing staff in providing patient care, support unit functions, and maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.

What You Will Do

Perform responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting requirements. Assist with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, and perform some clerical duties as assigned.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State, or a minimum of one year experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting. Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology is preferred.

Requirements

  • Current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State
  • Minimum of one year experience working as a Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting (preferred)
  • BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current
  • One (1) year prior mental health experience (preferred)
  • Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology (preferred)

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Voluntary benefit options
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