Job Description:

As a Mental Health Counselor / CNA with us, you will know how to:

• Provide care through effective planning, intervention and evaluation
• Meet the needs of the patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination, and documentation and under direct supervision of a registered nurse
• Coordinate patient care and report patient changes to the appropriate team members
• Ensure that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, other departments and family
• Provide patient with assigned activities and tasks
• Document patients condition in medical and facility records according to policy and regulations
• Provide therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis which are congruent with team structure and program expectations
• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans when requested
• Maintain under the direction of the nurse, ongoing communication with internal and external individuals and/or agencies as appropriate, utilizing effective customer service skills
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Demonstrate age related care skills as defined by unit patient populations

3x12 Day Shifts Per Week

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year Mental Health Counseling inpatient experience or three (3) years memory care / skilled nursing facility with behavioral health patients (as evaluated by the supervisor)
• Successful completion of nurse assistant training program
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (with prior approval),

If applying as a CNA you will need:

• Certified as a nurse aide in the State of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree (AS,BS)

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc)

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May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

West Pines

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.66 - $25.33

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.