Per Diem Mental Health Worker
3 weeks ago
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Not Benefits Eligible
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
6341 Acute Psych
Entry level position with primary responsibility for safety, comfort, and support of acute psychiatric patients. Integral part of multidisciplinary team supporting wellness and recovery of patients with psychiatric disorders and their families.
License /Certification
Required: Heart Saver AED Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.
Education
Preferred: High school diploma
Health field related courses
Experience
Preferred: Experience with basic psychiatric and nursing skills; general patient care experience to support safety of patient, completion of Activities of Daily Living and patient mobility.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Desire to work with involuntary/persistently mentally ill adults is crucial.
Communicate effectively and non-defensively with patients and family members.
Ability to assist in verbal or physical de-escalation, when required.
Ability to assist with activities of daily living (bath, dress, feed, reposition, toilet).
Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including but not limited to assisting to restrain a patient.
Department Specific Requirements
N/A
Essential
Monitors patient behavior in a therapeutic care environment, setting limits when needed, and responsible for communicating observations to the team.
Performs and documents Q15 checks, audio/video monitoring and 1:1's as assigned.
Monitors patient visitors as assigned, assuring no contraband is in the room with the patient.
Participates in admission and discharge of patients, assists patients with changing into hospital attire, assists with contraband searches, and inventories patient belongings.
Assists with meal delivery and nourishment/snack distribution. Ensures tray and utensils are disposed of according to policy.
Initiates and responds to Code Gray, participates in the holding of patients for involuntary medication administration, restraint administration, and transport of patients.
Assists with emergency care by participating in crash cart checks, providing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and responding to Code Blue.
Monitors and assures a safe environment of care according to policy. Maintains a safe and clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Reports changes in patient clinical condition to professional staff as soon as it's safe to do so.
Answers phones, retrieves charts, and completes patient paperwork and documentation as assigned.
Follows all established safety guidelines to maintain safety for self, coworkers, and patients.
Monitors patients in violent restraints, documenting observations and care provided.
Addendum (essential for specific dept)
WHEN ASSIGNED TO MENTAL HEALTH ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:Accompanies patients within Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital (dining room, gym, outdoors, entry, exit, etc) and to community locations for court/assessment/testing. Assists in gathering of patients for MD's, groups, meals, etc. Transports meals from dining area to unit for patients not clinically appropriate for off unit meals.
WHEN ASSIGNED AS 1:1 FOR A HIGH RISK PATIENT IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM, ACUTE CARE UNITS OR MENTAL HEALTH ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BELOW DUTIES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A REGISTERED NURSE:
Provides a safe environment for patients who are at high risk for suicide, self-harm, elopement, falls or other identified risks by performing the below: Assists by providing constant observation visually seeing and being with the patient at all times. Engages patient in safe activities such as coloring, conversations, music etc. Provides general care as appropriate to the patient(s) assigned. Assures policies and procedures associates with the care of high-risk patients (suicide/self-harm, elopement risk, etc.) are followed. Enlists support of Charge Nurse if needed.
Additional
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$20.00 -$30.00
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
-
Director of Community Mental Health Services
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Wonderful Citrus - The Wonderful Company Full timeThe Director of Community Mental Health Services is responsible to develop an internal system that will support the growth, sustainability, and outcomes of all WCHI Mental Health Services and Family Wellness Center programs. The Director of Community Mental, Mental Health, Director, Behavioral Health, Health, Social Worker, Manufacturing, Healthcare
-
Clinical Instructor
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Unitek Learning Full timeCompany Description As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous...
-
Clinical Instructor
4 days ago
Visalia, United States Unitek Learning Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionAs a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive...
-
Per Diem Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
Visalia, United States BayMark Health Services Full timePer Diem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Visalia and Porterville, CA Grow into your full career potential at BAART Programs! BAART Programs are dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services. BAART Programs, addiction treatment programs deliver...
-
Per Diem Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
2 weeks ago
Visalia, United States BayMark Health Services Full timePer Diem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Visalia and Porterville, CA Grow into your full career potential at BAART Programs! BAART Programs are dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services. BAART Programs, addiction treatment programs deliver...
-
Per Diem Clinical Instructor
3 days ago
Visalia, United States Unitek Learning Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionAs a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive...
-
Per Diem LCSW/LMFT
4 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem LCSW/LMFT
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem LCSW/LMFT
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Eligibility Worker I
3 days ago
Visalia, United States Health Advocates Full timeHealth Advocates is seeking Eligibility Workers for our hospital site in Visalia, CA . WE OFFER PAID TRAINING! Job Summary Eligibility Workers help qualify patients/claimants for governmental benefits (Medi-Cal, VOC, SSI/SSDI, TPL, etc.) within established guidelines. Responsibilities include telephone or bedside screening, completing and submitting...
-
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Omni Family Health Full timeThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will perform a full range of professional clinical social work assignments in a full-functioning capacity. Considerable independent judgment shall be required to carry out assignments that have significant impact on Omni Family Health’s (OFH) services and programs. In accordance with policies, procedures and...
-
Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
3 weeks ago
Visalia, United States PACS Inc Full timeIf you want to work for an awesome building -Visalia Post Acute is hiring a Respiratory Therapist! Per-Diem 12-24hrs a week At Visalia Post-acute caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to: Maintain high medical integrity Foster a team spirit among staff Create...
-
Per Diem Medical Assistant
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
4 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem CT Technologist
3 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem Imaging Tech
4 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem Imaging Tech
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem Imaging Tech
5 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Per Diem Pharm Tech/Biller
3 days ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
-
Food Services Worker I
1 week ago
Visalia, United States Kaweah Health Full timeKaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our...
