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Job Description
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has openings for full-time Clinical Assistant at our Crisis Residential facility in Laurel. The Clinical Assistant will work under the general supervision of a registered nurse while assisting consumers according to treatment plans. This position has a significant role in direct consumer care and is a fundamental element in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for consumers. Evening, Night and weekend time shifts available. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in behavioral health as well as a professional and compassionate demeanor. For 50 years, Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has served individuals throughout the Pine Belt. Through an extensive continuum of care, we strive to enable adults with serious mental illnesses, children with serious emotional disturbances, and individuals with an addiction or developmental disability to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Our eighteen county service area includes Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jeff Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Marion, Pear River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall and Wayne Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, along with optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA, and 403(b) plan along with a generous leave policy.
Requirements:
Education/License:
High School Diploma or equivalent required CNA certification would be a plus but not required Valid Mississippi Driver's License with satisfactory driving record Will pass CPR, MANDT, and other required testing
Experience/Skills:
Experience working with the serious mentally ill preferred Experience assisting with front line emergency/crisis calls preferred
Responsibilities:
Act as models for appropriate behavior. Performs other work-oriented tasks as assigned by supervisor. Assist in daily treatment needed by consumer. Will eat lunch on site with participants and take breaks on site. Will remain on site for entire workday, except as authorized by supervisor.