* Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois$23.87/hrPer Diem / PRNBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital as a Mental Health Worker – Nights, Per Diem in United States. Overview Department: Behavioral Health - Adult Intensive Unit. Schedule: Per Diem | Nights | 7p-7a| Must work 4 shifts every 4 weeks and 2 out of the 4 must be on the weekends.

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.

One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $23.87/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital as a Mental Health Worker – Nights, Per Diem.

Key Skills

Patient CareDocumentationActivities Of Daily LivingUnit FunctionsSafetyInterdisciplinary Care TeamClerical DutiesNursing CareBLS

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $23.87/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Documentation, Activities Of Daily Living, Unit Functions, Safety, Interdisciplinary Care Team, Clerical Duties, Nursing Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Worker assists licensed nursing staff by providing and documenting patient care, including help with activities of daily living, under the supervision of an RN or LVN. This role also involves maintaining a safe unit environment, communicating patient information, performing clerica...

Benefits package: Free Parking. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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