Mental Health Workers (MHW)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI)

Concord, NH

$20–$25 Per Hour
Contractor
Full-time
Quick Apply

11 days ago

Job Description

Provides patient care and safety support in a hospital or behavioral health setting.
Assists with admissions, orientation, hygiene, nutrition, activities, appointments, and patient supervision.
Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient condition and behavior while supporting individualized treatment plans and using de-escalation techniques.
Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, completes required documentation and training, protects patient confidentiality, and follows hospital safety, infection-control, and care standards.

Job Responsibilities

Assisting in admission procedures.
Searching for contraband.
Orienting the patient to the unit/hospital environment.
Identifying and recording patient valuables.
Completing documentation requirements.
Communicating any significant changes in patient status and reporting all untoward patient actions or symptoms to the medical staff in charge to assure safety and continuity of care.
Supervising and supporting patients as necessary in bathing, showering, and other hygiene needs.
Maintaining awareness of patients' dietary needs and providing records of nutritional intake.
Monitoring and providing a safe and clean environment as prescribed by standards relating to fire safety and infection control.
Utilizing a supportive approach with anxious and agitated patients.
Identifying needs for walk groups or any other activities that will allow patients space to feel supported and to de-escalate potential situations that could create unsafe environments for staff and patients.
Demonstrating basic knowledge of patient histories and conditions.
Providing testimony during legal proceedings to provide support while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Implementing individualized plans of care by reinforcing treatment goals during daily, continual interactions.
Purposely observing patient behaviors by documenting objective data as well as subjective inference (i.e. suicidal tendencies, patient gait, medication side effects).
Escorting, supporting, and supervising patients at appointments, legal proceedings, home placements, and other activities as necessary to ensure patient safety.
Participating in quality improvement data collection and completing all mandatory review classes to maintain competencies.
Seeking out and appropriately utilizing supervision from the Nursing Coordinator or designee to ensure safe practices.
Maintaining current knowledge of hospital, departmental, and unit-based changes by participating in staff meetings and reading policies and procedures to maintain skill level.
Exploring opportunities to expand the scope of knowledge where applicable through continuing education.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Concord, NH
Job Type	Contractor, Full-time
Salary	$20–$25 Per Hour
Company Size	501 - 1000
Year Founded	1997
Headquarters	McLean, VA, US
Website	https://www.tscti.com/

Qualifications

MHW, under the direction of an RN, carries out assigned tasks and provides direct service to patients/residents in an acute psychiatric care facility.
CPR/BLS certification from AHA or ARC only.

About Company

22nd Century Technologies, Inc. (TSCTI) is one of the fastest-growing IT services integrators and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Founded in 1997, TSCTI is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with a workforce of over 6,000 professionals, including more than 600 cybersecurity subject matter experts (SMEs), supporting clients across all 50 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico.

Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, and McLean, Virginia, TSCTI operates through 14 offices nationwide. Our commitment to quality, security, and operational excellence is reflected in our adherence to industry-leading standards and certified mature processes, including CMMI Level 3 for Development and Services, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001.

With a strong focus on the public sector, TSCTI currently supports 14 of the 15 Federal Executive Departments, 37 additional federal agencies, all 50 state governments, more than 115 local government agencies, and 37 school districts. Over the past three years, we have significantly expanded our commercial footprint and now serve more than 80 Fortune 500 and commercial clients.

Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best Companies to Work For,” 22nd Century Technologies consistently exceeds client expectations through a customer-centric approach, delivering exceptional talent and innovative solutions while fostering a culture that motivates, values, and empowers its employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

https://www.tscti.com/current-openings