Mental Health Assoc - Drug Detox
About The Position
The Mental Health Associate works under the direction and supervision of a Charge RN, RN, or LVN to assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care, including help with activities of daily living. The role provides basic nursing care for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients and performs therapeutic interventions such as group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and crisis intervention. The associate supports unit operations and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, the associate communicates pertinent patient information to the supervising RN and provides relevant updates during team meetings. The role also includes assigned clerical duties, patient observations, and using education to facilitate designated group modalities and help patients develop coping and conflict-resolution skills. The associate provides emotional support and monitors patient progress and compliance with treatment plans, while following nursing standards, hospital policies, and applicable state regulatory and accrediting requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Behavioral Violence Prevention training within 6 months of hire and maintained annually.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior mental health experience preferred.
- Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with providing and documenting patient care, including activities of daily living, under the direction and supervision of a Charge RN, RN, or LVN.
- Perform therapeutic interventions, including group therapy, one-on-one counseling, and crisis intervention.
- Provide basic nursing care to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Support unit functions and maintain a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Participate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and communicate pertinent patient information to the supervising RN.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned.
- Facilitate designated group modalities and conduct individual observations to help patients learn coping skills, identify relationship conflicts, and develop conflict-resolution strategies.
- Provide emotional support by listening to patients, empathizing with their feelings, and helping them find solutions to problems.
- Monitor patients’ progress and compliance with treatment plans and provide pertinent information at team meetings.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with 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
- Voluntary benefit options
