About this role
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the Patient Service Manager and the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs specific duties that support patient care. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. The Mental Health Worker, as a result of experience and training in a defined area of practice, is able to perform all requirements of the position at a competent level. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Provides individualized patient care to ensure the safety and dignity of the patient.
- 1.1 Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs.
- 2. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu to ensure the care and treatment of patients.
- 2.1 Acts as a facilitator/co-facilitator in select unit based task oriented and /or recreation groups.
- 3. Participates in unit activities that promote a cohesive group.
- 3.1 Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and signs minutes.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Graduation from high school supplemented by at least two (2) years of college or related experience.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric facility, i.e., an inpatient unit or an outpatient psychiatric clinic.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Ability to deal effectively with agitated or aggressive and potentially violent patients. Excellent interpersonal skills.
YNHHS Requisition ID
156305
Other facts
About Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care.
For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
What you'll do
- The Mental Health Worker provides individualized patient care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address patient and family needs. They assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment and participate in unit activities.
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