Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Mental Health Worker 1 - Patient Support

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10

Part-timeAuburn, AL, USA$27.08 - $37.90 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of mental health principles, perspectives, and equipment used to treat patients with varying disorders.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the mental health population.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
High school diploma or equivalent education/experience; equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of the diploma.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and care to patients to ensure their psychiatric and physical needs are met.
Gather and report observational data, assist patients with daily living, and monitor their conditions.
Build patient, family/support-group, and healthcare-provider confidence and cooperation through patient assessment, monitoring, care, and effective communication.
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while delivering patient care.
Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing, and movement.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

Provides assistance and care for patients and ensures that both psychiatric and physical needs of the patients are met. Gathers and reports observational data, assists with daily living and monitors their conditions. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of various mental health principles, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical diagnoses for the mental health population.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Assist patients with daily activities, including eating, bathing and movement.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $27.08 to $37.90 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

Sutter Health

Not-for-profit integrated healthcare network managing hospitals

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network serving Northern California. It operates a broad system of medical facilities—including hospitals, outpatient centers, and research institutes—to provide care for everything from routine checkups to complex surgeries. The network uses digital health tools and conducts clinical research to improve patient outcomes, and it reinvests earnings back into community health initiatives, medical research, and facility improvements. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government health programs. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while expanding preventive care and wellness programs to improve long-term community health.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.2M
Headquarters: Sacramento, CA
Founded: 1981

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