Therapeutic Assistant - Youth Inpatient - Mental Health

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Therapeutic Assistant on the Youth Psych Unit reports to the Nurse Manager and provides patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, following the multidisciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet. The role assists with patient admission and discharge processes, monitors and promotes safety in the therapeutic environment, helps ensure patients’ activities of daily living are maintained, 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.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within two weeks of hire and maintain current certification through an American Heart Association-approved or American Red Cross-recognized course.
• Obtain TACT and First Aid certifications within the first six months of employment; maintain TACT certification annually and BLS and First Aid certifications at the required renewal intervals.
• Ability to work three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Meet the physical, sensory, and functional requirements described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, exerting force, and working in varied positions and spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and according to the multidisciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet.
• Assist with patient admission and discharge processes.
• Monitor and promote the safety of the therapeutic environment.
• Help 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