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Tallahassee Memorial

Mental Health Associate - Full Time

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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.

$35,327 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
Qualifications Required Education:
Minimum:
High School Diploma or Equivalent;
Preferred:
Associate and/or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Behavior or a related field.
Required Experience:
Minimum:
One (1) year of relevant job-related experience
Preferred:
One (1) year of direct, job-related experience. Proficient in de-escalation techniques. Decision-making skills. Patient teaching skills. Ability to work effectively during crises. Exercises good judgment. Takes initiative. Is dependable.
Required Certification/License/Registry:
None If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH's legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you. Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification. Responsibilities Acts as a supportive member of the team who performs delegated tasks within the scope of education and training in the areas of supportive listening, educational group leadership and specifically assigned patient care tasks, especially in the areas of physical intervention, safety, and maintenance of therapeutic milieu.
Reports:
RN/Nurse Manager Supervises:
None