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Adventist Health

Behavioral Health Assistant | Part Time Regular | Night Shift | Nursing Administration

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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

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Job Description

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Provides direct behavioral support to patients at risk of harm to self or others, due to a mental illness, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and leadership. Maintains proper supervision of patients on line of sight, as a room sitter, or one-on-one. Identifies behavior and statements that require intervention by the psychiatric staff.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Experience in direct patient supervision:
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
Conflict Prevention Management and Resolution (CPMR) Certification, within 6 months of hire:
Preferred Essential Functions:
Assists in therapeutic activities. Ensures that patients take their medications and documents progress in patient treatment plans. Monitors patient's physical and mental condition. Transports patients to activities or appointments. Documents requirements in accordance with established polices and procedures. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.
Visit https:
//adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.