AIDE - MH/BH (6:45AM - 3:15PM) FT
About The Position
Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility in Atlanta, Georgia, providing psychiatric treatment for children and adolescents with a range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and autism. A multidisciplinary clinical team partners with youth and families in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The Mental Health Aide provides direct patient care under clinical team supervision. The role supports a safe, therapeutic milieu through appropriate client interactions and maintaining the required level of resident supervision. The posted schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; the posting also references part-time second-shift work, so the schedule information is inconsistent. The role requires working every other weekend and may involve assignment to any unit based on facility needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass a drug test within 24 hours.
- Ability to move among various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Patient, compassionate, and able to work well as part of a team.
- Passionate about helping children with autism.
- Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training, and current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- BA or BS degree in a related mental health field.
- Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or people with special needs.
- One year of experience in a mental health setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, bathing, tooth brushing, hair care, clothing selection, and dressing appropriately for the weather.
- Help individuals get out of bed and learn activities of daily living skills at home and in the community.
- Monitor individuals’ medical issues and alert supervisors to changes in health or problems involving medication or medical equipment.
- Carry out safety, meal preparation, and cleaning procedures.
- Maintain patient health data and records.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, including crisis intervention.
- Perform Q15 observation rounds while working within ethical boundaries.
- Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT staff.
- Assist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional aide.
- Work every other weekend and on any unit assigned by the manager based on facility needs.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
