Mental Health Worker – Inpatient Behavioral Health

About the role

The Mental Health Worker provides supportive care to patients receiving inpatient behavioral health services at Palestine Regional Medical Center. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will help patients with daily 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 assisting in group activities.
• De‑escalate crisis situations using approved techniques and document all interventions.
• Accurately record patient care and progress in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment 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.
• Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift objects up to 50 lb, and perform frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a 150‑bed hospital recognized for safety and quality.
• Engagement with a supportive, interdisciplinary team focused on patient recovery.
• Professional growth within a community‑focused health system.