Mental Health Worker

Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual looking to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals in crisis? We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled Mental Health Workers (MHWs) to join our Psychiatric Acute Care Unit. In this vital role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide direct patient care, maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, and support patients on their path to stabilization and recovery

• Provide continuous observation and monitoring of patients, reporting any changes in mental status, behavior, or physical condition to nursing staff promptly.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu through ongoing environmental scans, close observation, and adherence to security protocols
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in shift reports and treatment team meetings.
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and therapists.

• High School GED Required. 
• 2 years of acute psychiatric care experience required.
• Associates Other in progress for social sciences or psychology. Preferred.
• Bachelor's in progress for social sciences or psychology preferred.
• AHA BLS certification is also required.