Behavioral Health Associate (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a patient care assistant to support the nursing team in providing personalized care aimed at patient's physical and mental wellness. You will perform clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to nursing care under RN supervision.

Preferred candidates hold a High School Diploma or Nurse Assistant training, with experience in Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support. The role emphasizes teamwork, Mercy values, and alignment with service standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: High School Diploma and/or Nurse Assistant training
• Preferred Experience: Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in individualized patient care to support physical and mental wellness.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care.
• Assist in unit operational support tasks in accordance with Mercy mission and standards.

Skills

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Nurse Assistant training

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in the individualized care of the patient directed toward achieving the patients highest level of physical and mental wellness. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care. Assists in unit operational support tasks or duties. Performs duties and responsibilities in manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Preferred Education: Prefer successful completion of a High School Diploma and/or Nurse Assistant training course

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the supervision of the registered nurse, assist in the individualized care of the patient directed toward achieving the patients highest level of physical and mental wellness. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to nursing care. Assists in unit operational support tasks or duties. Performs duties and responsibilities in manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Preferred Licensure

Preferred Experience: Behavioral Health, Psych, or Direct Support Professional

The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job. Most physical demands are below, plus: Minimal: lift floor to waist height of < 30 lbs (horizontally) and < 40 lbs force, balance, Frequent: hand coordination, data entry

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.