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10000 Sanford
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Assistant
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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.
$38,382 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.
Work Shift:
12 Hours- Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Compensation:
Salary Range:
$16.50- $25.
Union Position:
No Department Details Summary Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders. Job Description Monitors the safety and whereabouts of all residents in the facility. Observes and reports patient behaviors to clinical staff. Directly interacts with patients and is available for patient support. Delivers and documents specific rehabilitative services to adult patients with mental illness. Implements rehabilitation interventions under the direction of licensed clinical staff. Implements independent living skills training with patients. Provides opportunities for social and interpersonal skills development. Ensures that patient chores and/or daily tasks are complete. May provide transportation for patients, as needed. Under direction, participates in the admission process for patients and ensures that rooms are prepped at time of discharge for the next admission. Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of the facility. Depending on setting, may be responsible for medication distribution. Interventions that are in the treatment plan but outside the scope of practice for this role must be implemented by appropriately licensed clinical staff. Interventions outside the scope of the treatment plan require approval from the leadership team. Qualifications Must meet state-specific requirements. Per Minnesota Statute, must hold a High School Diploma or GED and meet one of the following criteria:- Agreed to work exclusively overnight shifts; or
- Completed 2,000 hours of work experience providing health and human services to individuals; or
- Completed three years of personal life experience with mental illness within the previous 10 years; or
- Completed three years of personal life experience as the primary caregiver to an adult with a mental illness, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; or
- Holds an Associate of Arts degree; or
- Completed 15 semester or 23 quarter hours post-secondary education in behavioral science or related field; or
- Holds an unencumbered registered nurse license.