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BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES

MHT - Outpatient- FT Days

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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.

$32,290 / year median in Louisiana

+4% projected growth

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REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or G.E.D. is required Must be at least 18 years of age One year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting preferred One year experience in a clinical setting required Proficient in English language Certification in Basic Life Support Certification in non-violent crisis intervention
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of The Maples Demonstrates teamwork by carrying out routine and assigned tasks within the Maples program Assists clinician with patient care tasks and therapist with therapeutic interventions Assists in the provision of maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring and complying with program rules and policies Observes patients in accordance with prescriber orders and facility policy; documents and reports findings to shift nurse immediately if behavior and/or activity is significant Conducts and documents safety rounds per policy Provides assistance in management of patients who exhibit escalating behavior, in accordance with hospital training and policy Documents client activities, significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, and other findings as assigned by the nursing staff and determined by facility policy Assists patients in completing Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed. This may include hygiene, grooming, toileting, eating, and other functions Displays flexibility and willingness to work with others Identifies opportunities for improvement and offers solutions; discusses with appropriate personnel (i.e., supervisors) Consistently demonstrates vision, foresight, good judgment, and customer sensitivity Models productive, healthy behavior, and interactions with co-workers, clients, and others Performs job with efficiency necessary to complete assignments within established time frames and procedural guidelines Organizes and prioritizes work while being cost-effective and conserving resources Deals constructively with stress Offers and accepts constructive feedback and responds appropriately to direction Is punctual in all aspects of work and adheres to the attendance and dress code policy Exhibits good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm, empathic attitude Shows respect for the dignity and worth of others Demonstrates a high sense of personal integrity Performs other duties and special projects as required