Behavioral Health Assistant — Safe, Compassionate Care

Universal Health Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services seeks a Mental Health Assistant to provide direct care to adolescents and adults with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and well-being on the unit. MHAs monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, and escort patients to and from the unit in a safe, orderly manner.

MHAs report changes in affect or condition to the Unit Nurse, explain the patient handbook and unit rules at admission, and help maintain least-restrictive interventions in line with facility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adolescents and adults with psychiatric disorders to ensure safety.
• Monitor patient safety on the unit and assist with daily living activities.
• Escort patients to and from the unit in a safe, orderly manner.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report to the Unit Nurse.
• Explain unit rules and patient handbook at admission and support least-restrictive interventions.

Education

High school Graduate

Job description

Universal Health Services seeks a Mental Health Assistant to provide direct care to adolescents and adults with psychiatric disorders, ensuring safety and well-being on the unit. MHAs monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, and escort patients to and from the unit in a safe, orderly manner.

MHAs report changes in affect or condition to the Unit Nurse, explain the patient handbook and unit rules at admission, and help maintain least-restrictive interventions in line with facility