Behavioral Health, Emergency Services

Northside Hospital • Canton, GA

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About The Position

Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders and chemically dependent patients, helping ensure their safety and wellbeing. Carries out patient care activities that support the therapeutic milieu and meet patients’ needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another behavioral health-related field, plus one year of experience in a behavioral health field setting; OR three years of experience in psychiatric settings in a clinical/direct patient care job.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• Patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders and chemically dependent patients.
• Help ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients.
• Carry out patient care activities that support the therapeutic milieu and meet patients’ needs for comfort and safety.
• May perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree