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AdventHealth
Behavioral Care Associate Full Time Nights
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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.
$35,560 / year median in Kansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Our promise to you:
- Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.
- together
- we are even better.
- All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- + Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet BenefitsSchedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Night (United States of America)
Address:
- 9100 W 74TH ST
City:
SHAWNEE MISSION
State:
- Kansas
Postal Code:
- 66204
Job Description:
- + Observes patients to detect behavior patterns and report observations and concerns to the registered nurse or behavioral health clinician.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
- Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws
- Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
Education:
- High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
- Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
Field of Study:
- in a Social Science
Work Experience:
- Of Position-Related Experience [Preferred]
- Of work experience in an Inpatient/24-hour-per-day mental health/substance abuse setting. [Preferred]
Additional Information:
- N/A
Licenses and Certifications:
- Basic Life Support
- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements:
- _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements
- https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2
Pay Range:
- $16.26
- $26.02 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._
Category:
- Behavioral & Social Work Services
Organization:
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Schedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Night
Req ID:
- 152760271