Mental Health Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a minimum of one year of college in the Human Relations area, preferred.
• Healthcare experience, specifically in a behavioral health setting highly preferred.
• Experience in services, programs or agencies that provide direct support preferred.
• Relevant experience in other environments may include mentoring, teaching, or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Support the treatment team in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Perform assigned patient care activities and aid with all aspects of patient’s bath, personal care and assist with providing patient nourishment.
• Obtain, and record objective patient data and patient care activities performed on the appropriate form in the medical record.
• Assist with patient activity using correct body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Perform one to one observation for patient protection and communicate observations.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient and assist in maintaining a neat, well organized work area.
• Facilitate groups and activities and document on the appropriate form in the medical record.
• Be prepared to respond to code situations.
• Collect and identify laboratory specimens.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Exposure Control Manual regarding: Standard Precautions Blood borne Pathogens. Disposal of needles, syringes, and sharps Cleanup procedures for blood and body fluid spills, storage, handling, and disposal of medical waste.
• Successfully complete and pass annual competency requirements.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to mandatory education, annual health assessments, and licensure verification.

Benefits

• GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings