Mental Health Worker - Per diem
Riverview Psychiatric Center
Located in Augusta, Maine
This is a non-benefit PER DIEM contracted position
$25 hourly
Greatest need are overnights shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (flexible)
Full-time benefit eligible State of Maine positions are available - please see for more details
Be a positive influence and make an impact in the lives of your community and within your career.
Mental Health Worker’s at Riverview Psychiatric Center, provide guidance and mentorship supporting the treatment and rehabilitation of patients challenged with mental illness. They listen to patients' concerns, observe their behavior, monitor their location, record their condition, report changes to medical staff, escort patients within facility, lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, provide treatments to patients, participate in or accompany patients to group therapies and treatment meetings, help with patient intake and discharge and daily living activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HS diploma or equivalent, at least 18 years old. At least Six (6) months experience providing direct Adult Mental Health Care to individuals is required due to the nature of Per diem coverage.
Requirements: One (1) shift every thirty (30) days. Candidates who can commit to one (1) shift per week will be given higher consideration. Candidates must be able to attend our three (3) day Per-diem orientation typically scheduled for the second full week of each month Monday – Wednesday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
TRAINING: We offer up to 24 hours of training for our Mental Health Worker per diem positions. We want you to become a successful partner in our mission to provide excellence in care.
· Learn de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution through our Behavior Response Options training
· Trauma informed care education will provide you with the skills to think critically, problem-solve, and use group-work
· Ongoing support
Many of our patients have come to a serious crossroad in their lives and with your help and guidance they will integrate back into our communities. The role Mental Health Workers play in their treatment and rehabilitation is vital and we are seeking applicants who are committed, compassionate, responsible, teachable, accountable and who are willing to learn to be proactive communicators to join us.
The Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We have a burgeoning collaboration with national and international experts in psychiatry, support a growing and wide variety of teaching and training programs, and have a collegial, supportive medical staff and hospital administration.
APPLY: Please send resume and three (3) professional references to Kelly.Flagg@maine.gov. Individuals who are selected will be referred to Project Staffing for verification process and payroll.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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