Are you looking to bring your interest in adult psychiatry to a leading academic medical center?
If so, you may be the right candidate for our part-time Mental Health Worker position!
Position Highlights:
On this acute adult unit we treat adult patients with a wide range of ages and diagnoses with individualized programs utilizing a mix of modalities, one-on-ones and groups.
In addition to Mental Health Workers, treatment team includes MDs, RNs, Social Workers, OT,and Art Therapists
Position is part time (.5),Nights (11P-7A)
Position Responsibilities:
The MHW functions under the supervision of an RN to perform delegated tasks, utilize basic principles of the biological & behavioral sciences in the treatment of patients, and participate in and lead group sessions.
Duties include taking vital signs, bathing patients, leading therapeutic group activities and assisting patients with basic activities of daily living while maintaining patient safety on the unit.
Position Qualifications Include:
Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences/related field required.
At least one year of experience with chronically ill psychiatric patients required.
Must have demonstrated ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Must be able to be flexible with scheduled days.
Company Highlights:
Rush's new 14-story hospital — which opened in January 2012 — is the cornerstone of the Rush Transformation, an ongoing effort to build new facilities, renovate existing buildings and adopt new technology.
Rush University Medical Center is a three time Magnet facility located in Chicago, IL www.rush.edu
Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 676 licensed beds
Tuition assistance programs include part time employees (.5 and above)