Mental Health Assistant (Part Time, Nights - 12hrs)

Job Summary

The Mental Health Assistant is a nursing caregiver who functions under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. This role provides quality, trauma-informed care in accordance with patient rights, each patient's individualized plan of care, unit standards and guidelines, and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic milieu
• Crisis intervention
• Assistance with ADLs

Requirements

• Experience: Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Minimum one (1) year of applicable experience;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or related field;
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis Certification;
  • Students who have completed two (2) years of a four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Training: Desired Preferred: Two (2) years of experience working in a psych program, schools, resident day treatment centers, etc. Time spent in mental health internships will be considered.

Specialized Skills

• Ability to use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
• Ability to think critically; work independently; manage multiple assignments; work well under pressure; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, writing and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Ability to consistently function in an environment that includes varying unpredictable or crisis situations.
• Preferred: Bilingual.

Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM).

Work Environments

• Functional Demand: Medium - High
• Physical Activity Requirements: Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
• Sensory Requirements: Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision
• Environment Requirements: Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Minimum $23.00 Midpoint $28.77 Maximum $34.54 Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.