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Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Mental Health Assistant (Part Time, Nights - 12hrs)
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Night
- 12hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC?
Required:
Must meet one of the following requirements: 1. Minimum one (1) year of applicable experience; 2. Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or related field; 3. Applied Behavioral Analysis Certification; 4. Students who have completed two (2) years of a four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.Preferred:
Three (3) years of mental health experience. Education
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. TrainingTraining Desired Preferred:
Two (2) years of experience working in a psych program, schools, resident day treatment centers, etc. Time spent in mental health internships will be considered. Specialized SkillsRequired:
Ability to use computer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others. Ability to think critically; work independently; manage multiple assignments; work well under pressure; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, writing and on the telephone. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Ability to consistently function in an environment that includes varying unpredictable or crises situations.Preferred:
Bilingual. LicensureRequired:
Basic Life Support (BLS); Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM). Work EnvironmentsFunctional Demand:
Medium- High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +
- 150-200 lbs.
Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation Physical Activity Lifting Lifting (Floor to waist level)- Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level)
- Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level)
- Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above)
- Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above)
- Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above)
- Occasional 0-35%