Therapeutic Assistant - Youth Inpatient - Mental Health

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager and works under the direction of a registered nurse. The role provides patient care according to the multidisciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet. The Therapeutic Assistant helps with patient admission and discharge processes, monitors and promotes the safety of the therapeutic environment, supports patients in maintaining activities of daily living, and supports the therapeutic program.

Requirements

• Therapeutic Assistant I: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Therapeutic Assistant II: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a closely related field, or a high school diploma and one year of experience in behavioral health or related healthcare.
• Computer literacy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within two weeks of hire and ongoing maintenance of a current accepted BLS certification.
• Certification in TACT and First Aid within the first six months of employment, with renewals as specified: annually for TACT and biannually for BLS and First Aid.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to meet the listed physical, sensory, and workplace demands, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working in a latex-safe environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in therapeutic programs in mental health or intellectual disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as directed by the multidisciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet.
• Assist with patient admission and discharge processes.
• Monitor and promote the safety of the therapeutic environment.
• Ensure patients' activities of daily living are maintained.
• Support the therapeutic program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED