Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health (Days)

Under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Worker provides direct patient care services to patients with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This role must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma required, Associates Degree in mental health preferred.

• Must be able to participate in crisis intervention techniques

• Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital/medical staff, and visitors

• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements for job in a fast paced, complex acute care setting

• Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation

• Ability to flex hours as needed with patient population change

• Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets

Company Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.