Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych South Wstpt

Hartford HealthCare

2 months ago

Westport, ConnecticutFull TimeMental Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Hartford HealthCare as a Mental Health Worker - Adult Psych South Wstpt in United States. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.

Key Responsibilities

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.

Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Observes and records patient behavior and activities.

Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Direct Behavioral Health Patient CareActivities of Daily Living AssistanceDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic InterventionsPatient ObservationBehavior RecordingTreatment Plan ModificationTherapeutic Relationship EstablishmentPatient ComfortPatient SafetyDepartmental Operations EfficiencyBLS Certification

Requirements

Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree, which is preferred, along with experience in Behavioral Health and relevant college courses in psychology. A Certified BLS Provider credential from the AHA or American Red Cross must be obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer.

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Position Insights

Mental Health — Physician Career Context

This Mental Health position at Hartford HealthCare 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Westport, Connecticut.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Behavioral Health Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Interventions, Patient Observation, Behavior Recording, Treatment Plan Modification, Therapeutic Relationship Establishment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing direct behavioral health patient care, which includes assisting patients with daily living activities, performing diagnostic procedures, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities also cover observing and recording patient behavior, reporting condition c...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401k Plan with Employer Match, Generous Paid Time Off, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Discount Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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