Mental Health Worker- Psychiatry Inpatient

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization. JOB DETAILS Department: MHW in our Inpatient Psychiatry Dept FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period) Workdays: Varied including every other weekend Shift(s): Rotating Days/Overnights Shift Length: 8 hours Purpose of this position: Under direct supervision of nursing staff, performs work of routine difficulty in assisting in the treatment of clients in an acute care inpatient setting RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides patient care to inpatients or patients in the psychiatric emergency department of HCMC under supervision of nursing staff; therapeutic 1:1, evaluates, intervenes, and reports to and works with nursing staff to follow individualized patient care plans Participates in planning and implementing treatment team recommendations concerning individual and group patient programming Follows the problem-oriented method for patient charting or reporting on behaviors observed Promotes and maintains a healthy and safe treatment setting Provides patient care with ADL’s Maintains an organized and clean milieu Provides milieu support to patients and nursing staff. May provide patient care activities and clerical activities May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as phlebotomies Performs related work as required, but only after appropriate training QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: One year experience providing direct patient care services in a psychiatric or mental health setting -OR- Relevant college coursework in the social or behavioral sciences and/or approved demonstrated skills and ability to care for acutely mentally ill individuals -OR- An approved equivalent combination of training, experience, and education that may include experience such as working as an HCA/NA; nursing student; or group home experience Preferred Qualifications: One year of related experience in a similar healthcare environment (behavioral health, nursing) Actively enrolled in or a graduate of a two-year or four-year behavioral health or registered nursing program Training in (or willingness to learn) motivational interviewing techniques Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Ability to de-escalate sometimes stressful patient situations Knowledge of motivational interviewing skills and techniques Basic computer skills Ability to support and provide patient and family centered care in a team environment Ability to meet the diverse needs of the patient population(s) being served You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package: We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions) . For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

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