What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH WORKER - BACHELOR'S LEVEL position at Calvert Memorial Hospital?
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JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
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Job Summary:
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Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Reports observations and actions to the charge nurse. May be required to assist with de-escalation of combative behaviors.
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Education:
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Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a Bachelors in human services field preferred.
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Registration/Certification/Licensure:
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None Specified
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Experience:
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Position requires a minimum of 6 months experience working in a patient-centered environment with preference given to experience working with patients who have behavioral health or addiction issues.
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Other Requirements:
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Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
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Ability to effectively communicate with all patient populations.
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Ability to appropriately apply restraint and seclusion procedures when necessary.
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Ability to process patient information and perform assigned duties in a confidential, professional and empathetic manner.
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Ability to operate internal computer systems and applications to effectively accomplish assigned duties.
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