Mental Health Assoc - Drug Detox
About The Position
The Mental Health Associate - Inpatient assists licensed nursing staff under the direction and supervision of the Charge RN, RN, or LVN. The role includes providing and documenting patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing basic nursing care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. The associate performs therapeutic interventions, including group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and crisis intervention, and contributes to a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team, the associate communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN and shares relevant information during team meetings. The role includes providing designated group modalities and individual observations to help patients learn coping skills, identify sources of relationship conflict, and develop strategies to resolve conflicts. The associate also provides emotional support, monitors patient progress and compliance with treatment plans, and performs assigned clerical duties. Responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 6 months of hire and maintained annually.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior mental health experience.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including help with activities of daily living.
- Provide basic nursing care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Perform therapeutic interventions, such as group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and crisis intervention.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN and contribute relevant information during team meetings.
- Provide designated group modalities and individual observations to help patients learn coping skills, identify relationship conflicts, and develop conflict-resolution strategies.
- Offer emotional support by listening to patients, empathizing with their feelings, and helping them identify solutions.
- Monitor patients’ progress and compliance with their treatment plans.
- Perform assigned clerical duties.
- Follow Nursing Structure Standards, hospital and nursing policies, and state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional voluntary benefit options
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Career Level
Entry Level
