Job Description:As a Mental Health Counselor / CNA with us, you will know how to:
Provide care through effective planning, intervention and evaluation
Meet the needs of the patient, family, and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination, and documentation and under direct supervision of a registered nurse
Coordinate patient care and report patient changes to the appropriate team members
Ensure that the progress of patients is communicated to staff, physicians, other departments and family
Provide patient with assigned activities and tasks
Document patients condition in medical and facility records according to policy and regulations
Provide therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis which are congruent with team structure and program expectations
Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans when requested
Maintain under the direction of the nurse, ongoing communication with internal and external individuals and/or agencies as appropriate, utilizing effective customer service skills
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and requirements
Demonstrate age related care skills as defined by unit patient populations
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year Mental Health Counseling inpatient experience or three (3) years memory care / skilled nursing facility with behavioral health patients (as evaluated by the supervisor)
Successful completion of nurse assistant training program
Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (with prior approval),
Certified as a nurse aide in the State of Colorado
Preferred Qualifications
College Degree (AS,BS)
Physical Requirements:No Additional Description AvailableAnticipated job posting close date:08/08/2024Location:West PinesWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.29 - $27.42We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
