$34,000 – $50,000EntryFull Time
Posting Date
05/13/26Application Deadline
05/16/26Pay Range
$17.50 - $25.50 hourlyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and your passion for patient care can be utilized to their full potential, apply to join our team!
As an Inpatient Mental Health Monitor Sitter, you will perform health-related video monitoring in a correctional environment. We will count on you to report findings, observations, and the patients' unusual and daily activities to the licensed nursing staff.
About Us
Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Six months of experience performing clerical or support services in a medical setting
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access
Travel or floating to various clinical locations within a 5-mile radius is required. Must be able to respond to emergencies
We Also Value
Experience in viewing multiple computer monitors and reporting findings
Experience observing patients and reporting findings to nursing staff
Job Contributions
Perform visual or video monitoring of Inpatient Mental Health patients and report findings and observations to the licensed nurse
Provide and maintain patient confidentiality
Complete and process all required documentation legibly, timely, and with accuracy
Assist the patient care team as directed to ensure patient care and unit activities are complete
Participate in orientation and training of new staff, as well as group problem-solving and teamwork
Complete required classes and education credits
Answer phones as needed and perform other related duties as assigned
Working Conditions
The position includes day or night shifts, which may include weekends and holidays
Must push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney. Must be able to work inside a jail and stand/walk/bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift
This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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