Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health (Days)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Augusta Health as a Mental Health Worker – Behavioral Health, Days in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Must be able to participate in crisis intervention techniques * Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital/medical staff, and visitors * Ability to meet physical and mental requirements for job in a fast paced, complex acute care setting * Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation * Ability to flex hours as needed with patient population change Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: * Insurance package including health, dental, and vision * Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future * Generous paid time off to promote work life balance * Free onsite parking * 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety * Shift and weekend differentials * Flexible scheduling * Clinical ladder career path program * Shared governance * Tuition reimbursement * Onsite child care * Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program * Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor * Onsite credit union * Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets Company Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.
- provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required, Associates Degree in mental health preferred.
- Human Services experience preferred Skills
- Must be able to participate in crisis intervention techniques
- Ability to perform detailed assignments, work under pressure, and relate to patients, hospital/medical staff, and visitors
Benefits & Compensation
- Insurance package including health, dental, and vision
- Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Free onsite parking
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Augusta Health as a Mental Health Worker – Behavioral Health, Days.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health (Days) position at Augusta Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Augusta Health 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 Fishersville, Virginia.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention Techniques, Detailed Assignments, Working Under Pressure, Patient Relations, Staff Relations, Visitor Relations, Physical Requirements, Mental Requirements. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Worker provides direct patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders, operating under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role requires demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care according to de...
Benefits package: Insurance Package (Health, Dental, Vision), Retirement Savings, Generous Paid Time Off, Free Onsite Parking, 24/7 Armed Security, Shift and Weekend Differentials, Flexible Scheduling, Clinical Ladder Career Path Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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