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Collin Springs
Activities Assistant, Behavioral Health
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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.
$34,471 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Your experience matters Collin Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Activities Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute An Activities Assistant who excels in this role: Provides activity groups Documents the patient's response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status, as appropriate Provides and documents appropriate alternate interventions when patients miss groups Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicates and works with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations Provides quality programming to support the objectives of the patient and their needs Contributes to treatment planning with feedback to nursing and program staff to achieve therapeutic interventions with supervision from AT or AT Lead Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Comprehensive Benefits :
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.Financial Protection & PTO :
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth :
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being :
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development :
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a High School Diploma/GED (required), Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or equivalent preferred.Additional requirements include:
Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients preferred. CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire. More about Collin Springs Collin Springs is a Behavioral Health hospital, offering exceptional care to the McKinney, TX community. EEOC Statement Collin Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Collin Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.