Mental Health Assistant
Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) is part of the inpatient mental health patient care team. Under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the MHA provides child, adolescent, and adult patient supervision in a treatment milieu. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment that enhances treatment. Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and therapeutic environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Interpersonal and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a minimum of one year of college in the Human Relations area, preferred.
- Healthcare experience, specifically in a behavioral health setting highly preferred.
- Experience in services, programs or agencies that provide direct support preferred.
- Relevant experience in other environments may include mentoring, teaching, or coaching.
Responsibilities
- Support the treatment team in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
- Perform assigned patient care activities and aid with all aspects of patient’s bath, personal care and assist with providing patient nourishment.
- Obtain, and record objective patient data and patient care activities performed on the appropriate form in the medical record.
- Assist with patient activity using correct body mechanics and transfer techniques.
- Perform one to one observation for patient protection and communicate observations.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient.
- Assist in maintaining a neat, well organized work area.
- Facilitate groups and activities and document on the appropriate form in the medical record.
- Be prepared to respond to code situations.
- Collect and identify laboratory specimens.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Exposure Control Manual regarding: Standard Precautions Blood borne Pathogens, Disposal of needles, syringes, and sharps, Cleanup procedures for blood and body fluid spills, storage, handling, and disposal of medical waste.
- Successfully complete and pass annual competency requirements.
- Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to mandatory education, annual health assessments, and licensure verification.
Benefits
- GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
