Mental Health Worker – Full‑Time (Days)

About the role

The Mental Health Worker provides direct supportive care to patients in the inpatient behavioral health unit of Palestine Regional Medical Center. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will help patients with daily living activities, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and assist with treatment interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Observe and promptly report changes in behavior, mood, or physical condition to the nursing team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment, including suicide‑risk and elopement precautions.
• Support therapeutic programming by encouraging participation and helping with group activities.
• De‑escalate crisis situations using approved techniques and document all care accurately.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet individualized treatment goals.

Required profile

• Ability to interact therapeutically with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles, safety practices, and patient rights.
• Capacity to manage stressful situations and respond calmly in emergencies.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lb, and perform frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Required skills