AIDE - MH/BH (DEGREE)

Diamond Grove Center, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Diamond Grove Center in Louisville, Mississippi, is seeking a Mental Health Specialist (Degree) to support admissions and patient care on a PRN basis. You will balance patient comfort with facility needs, establish therapeutic rapport, and verbally de-escalate individuals in crisis.

The role requires reading/writing proficiency, relevant Behavioral Science experience or equivalent, prior hospital aide/treatment assistant work, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing proficiency required.
• Behavioral Science field or equivalent documented experience.
• Experience as Hospital Aide/Treatment Assistant.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the admission of psychiatric patients to the Center.
• Balance patient comfort with organizational needs.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients.
• Verbally de‑escalate patients in crisis.
• Ensure orderly admissions within the facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Mental Health Specialist (Degree) – Diamond Grove Center is looking for a skilled Mental Health Specialist to provide quality patient care. This position is PRN and requires flexibility to work weekend shifts when needed.

Diamond Grove Center is a behavioral psychiatric hospital located in Louisville, Miss. The facility offers inpatient and residential treatment for children, adolescents, and adults, caring for an average of 1000 patients each year.

As a Mental Health Specialist, you will facilitate the admission of psychiatric patients to the Center, balancing patient comfort with organizational needs, establishing therapeutic rapport, and verbally de‑escalating patients in crisis. You will also ensure orderly admissions within the facility.

Qualifications

1. Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
2. Behavioral Science field or equivalent documented experience.
3. Experience as a Hospital Aide/Treatment Assistant.
4. Great communication and interpersonal skills.
5. High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

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