MENTAL HEALTH AIDE (Weekend) 7pm-7am

UHS • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 116-bed facility in Atlanta, Georgia, providing psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders, as well as autism. Its multidisciplinary team partners with youth and families in a supportive, therapeutic environment. The Mental Health Aide provides direct patient care under clinical team supervision, helping maintain a therapeutic and safe milieu through appropriate client interactions and resident supervision. The schedule is weekends from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with work required every other weekend. The aide may be assigned to any unit based on facility needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Passionate about helping children with autism.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team.
• Able to work every other weekend and any unit assigned by the manager based on facility needs.
• Able to pass a drug test within 24 hours.
• Able to move in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Complete 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 and appearance, including toothbrushing, bathing, toileting, hair care, choosing clothing, and dressing appropriately for the weather.
• 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.
• Help individuals get out of bed.
• Maintain patient health data and records.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu, including crisis intervention.
• Guide and assist individuals in learning activities of daily living skills at home and in the community.
• Perform Q15 observation rounds while maintaining ethical boundaries.
• Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT staff.
• Assist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional aide.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED