AIDE - MH/BH (6:45am - 3:15pm) PT

UHS • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility in Atlanta, Georgia, providing psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and autism. Its multidisciplinary team partners with youth and families in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

The part-time Mental Health Aide provides direct patient care under clinical team supervision. The aide supports a safe, therapeutic milieu through appropriate client interaction and resident supervision, and helps individuals with personal care and activities of daily living. The role also includes maintaining patient records, completing observation rounds, assisting in the classroom, and working with clinical and educational teams. The schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and the position requires work every other weekend and assignment to units as facility needs dictate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a drug test within 24 hours.
• Ability to work every other weekend and on any units assigned by the manager based on facility needs.
• Ability to move in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a related mental health field.
• Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or individuals with special needs.
• One year of experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team.
• Facilitate a safe and therapeutic milieu through appropriate interaction with clients and maintenance of the required level of resident supervision.
• Guide and assist individuals with personal hygiene and appearance, including tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, haircare, 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 relating to medication or medical equipment.
• Carry out safety, meal preparation, and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain patient health data and records.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu, including crisis intervention.
• Perform Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.
• 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 units assigned by the manager based on facility needs.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED