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.
Specialized Care for the Patients Who Need It Most. NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our patients, team members, physicians, and families. We dare to do things differently, bringing together compassionate care, specialized expertise, and an interdisciplinary approach to meet the unique needs of those we serve. It is this commitment that distinguishes NPH as the healthcare provider of choice. As a national leader in behavioral healthcare, NPH specializes in caring for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals provide patient-centered care through an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach, ensuring our patients receive the specialized support they need when they need it most. With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, we are expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join NPH and become part of a team that is daring to do things differently and making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, families, and communities every day.
Overview:
NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for Behavioral Associates at our Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake location. NPH is the national leader in providing medical and neurobehavioral care to patients in acute psychiatric distress. You will be joining a team of rock star staff who provide exceptional, patient-centered care and understand our patients are always our number one priority! The Behavioral Associate will work with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide direct behavioral care to patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions. Benefits of joining NPH Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs Generous PTO and Time Off Policy Special tuition offers through Capella University Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities Employee Discounts through LifeMart We have day, evening and night shift available!
Responsibilities:
Identify high risk patients, uses Crisis Intervention practices and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment. Performs environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies. Reports observations, interactions and patient activity to assigned nursing staff timely. Understands patient characteristics, triggers, through trauma informed care and patient/environmental variables in order to assist in preventing patients from losing control. Participates in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings and committee meeting as required. Participates in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints. Assists in the assessment of need for as well as the application and removal of restraints Leads or co-leads discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety. Reviews incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team. Escorts patients during transfer, for testing or for admission on or off facility premises as required. Participates in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and departmental and/or facility-wide training as required. Provide ongoing training to unit-staff in implementation of de-escalation training and physical interventions. Assists the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients Provides direct physical care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under supervision Assists with lifting, positioning. moving and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed Transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed Escorts ambulatory patients Escorts patients outside of the hospital as necessary Obtains and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy. Provides direct assistance to patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services field preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. At least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred. This is a great role for experienced behavioral health techs and those that are looking to start a new, rewarding career in behavioral health!
