Mental Health Worker, Per Diem 1st Shift, BHS Department

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Medical Health Worker for our BHS Department as a per diem 1st Shift job in Putnam, CT.

Mental Health Worker Benefits Summary: 

• Sick Time Accrual
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – Opportunities for internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

Medical Health Worker Summary:

As the Mental Health Worker, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for…

The MHW will assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care activities and in providing a safe therapeutic environment in accordance with established methods and procedures. Actions consistently reinforce the Therapeutic Milieu Model. Performs the clerical duties and facilitates the smooth functioning of the patient care unit.

Medical Health Worker Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in meeting the physical needs of patients and attends to activities of daily living.
• Collects clinical data for the RNs to use in the assessment of the patient's mental and physiological status.
• Assists in the unit admission (e.g., search), transfer and discharge procedure.
• Observes patients, their milieu, interactions, identifies changes, and reports any changes observed in patient's mental status or behaviors to the RN.
• Makes patient milieu safety rounds as assigned and documents patient's whereabouts.
• Must be trained and subsequently show competence in responding to events where a patient is out of control or exhibiting inappropriate behavior through the application of effective verbal and behavioral interventions, including restraining patients as directed.
• Facilitates patient group interactions and activities, utilizing all resources.
• Utilizes correct format for charting, documenting patient's response to interventions and milieu activities.
• Accurately transcribes physicians' orders, completes all necessary forms, requisitions, and communications required to implement orders identifying STAT orders, recognizing and using hospital accepted codes when needed. Copies medication orders onto the medication sheets.
• Files diagnostic and laboratory reports accurately in appropriate patient's chart after they have been seen by MD and/or RN.

Medical Health Worker Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma required, B.A. preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Successful completion of Crisis Intervention training required.
• One year of previous experience in Mental Health or related field preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Medical Health Worker Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.