*Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent

Mercy Medical Center

1 month ago

Aurora, Illinois$16.08 - $23.30/hrFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Medical Center as a *Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Performs some clerical duties as assigned and provides basic nursing care for the adult and geriatric patients.

Performs responsibilities within the guidelines of the Nursing Structure Standards, Hospital/Nursing Policy and state regulatory and accrediting.

Requirements

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State if a CNA.

If not a CNA, must have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting.

BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $16.08 - $23.30/hr

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Mercy Medical Center as a *Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent.

Key Skills

Patient CareActivities of Daily LivingDocumentationInterdisciplinary Care Team CommunicationClerical DutiesBasic Nursing CarePsychiatric Patient CareTreatment Plan ImplementationBLS Certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This *Mental Health Worker - Psych Child and Adolescent position at Mercy Medical Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Mercy Medical Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $16.08 - $23.30/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Aurora, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Care Team Communication, Clerical Duties, Basic Nursing Care, Psychiatric Patient Care, Treatment Plan Implementation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Worker assists licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, while maintaining a safe and clean environment for inpatient settings. For outpatient settings, the role involves carrying out activities of daily ...

Benefits package: Paid time off, 401K retirement plan, Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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