Overview and Responsibilities

Assists the licensed nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, monitors patient behavior, promotes a therapeutic environment and communicates changes in patient's condition to charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience Description: None *** Experience Minimum Required: None *** Experience Preferred/Desired: Previous work experience in behavioral health (mental health worker or psychiatric technician. *** Education Description: None *** Education Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. *** Education Desired/Preferred: Bachelor?s degree in a mental health related field. *** Training Description: None *** Training Minimum Required: None *** Training Desired/Preferred: None *** Special Skills Description: None *** Special Skills Minimum Required: Computer literacy. *** Special Skills Desired/Preferred: None *** Licensure Description: None *** Licensure Minimum: BLS *** Licensure Preferred: CNA