TECH - MH/BH (NO DEGREE)-Part time

UHS • College Park, GA

84d

About The Position

The Mental Health Assistant provides direct care to adolescents and adult patients with psychiatric disorders to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients. MHAs have the primary responsibility for ensuring the patient’s safety on the unit. MHAs are responsible for understanding and using the least restrictive interventions per facility policy and avoiding seclusion and restraint whenever possible.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a Mental Health Aide working with children, adolescents, geriatric and/or adults.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Current Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation certification.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with patients.
• Physically able to perform demanding tasks including extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and lifting or moving over fifty (50) pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of patients on the unit.
• Understand and implement least restrictive interventions as per facility policy.
• Avoid the use of seclusion and restraint whenever possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees