MedFirst Staffing offers its nurses top pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We are actively recruiting Behavioral Health Assistants (BHA) for full-time positions at a state-operated psychiatric hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, that provides psychiatric and forensic treatment and evaluation services to adults, and psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to children and adolescents. Your expertise and leadership will help ensure high-quality care to those in need. These highly sought-after positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment in accordance with the specified schedule.

Job Details:

8-week contract (with opportunities for contract renewals) Full-time schedule, 36 hours (three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend) 12-hour night shift (11:00 p.m.•11:00 a.m.) positions are available Mandatory onboarding for orientation and training for up to 8 days, first shift (8:30 a.m.•5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, at the beginning of the assignment

License and Credentials Requirements:

Current South Carolina CNA License (preferred) Behavioral health nursing experience (at least one year) Current CPR Certification, BLS•American Heart Association Current TB screen

Primary Job Duties:

Assisting in the implementation of patient care plans Providing direct support to patients in activities of daily living Monitoring, collecting, and recording data on patient behaviors Assisting with therapy sessions

Job Benefits:

W-2 Wages (paid weekly) Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, are available to full-time employees 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match) Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check. Applicants with criminal activity charges may not be considered. About MedFirst Staffing MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private•and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings. To learn more about MedFirst Staffing and get contact information, please visit medfirststaffing.com. #

INDMP Pay:

$22.00 per hour Application Question(s): Can you attend a 6-to-8-day orientation? Do you currently have CPR BLS certification from the American Heart Association?

Work Location:

In person