Behavioral Health Tech: Patient Support & Safe Milieu Lead

Preferra Insurance; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferra Insurance in Miami is seeking a Care Assistant to support psychiatry patients in daily living activities and safety. The role involves assisting with personal care, documentation, and collaboration with RN and therapists in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include conducting group sessions, de-escalation support, and ensuring a safe, clean milieu while following treatment plans and departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of CPI prior to Orientation in Psychiatry
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Background check and good moral character affidavit
• Complete orientation plus 12 hours of in-service training during first year

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with daily living activities.
• Assist with daily living, personal care and comfort measures under RN supervision.
• Assist RN with intake/admission paperwork.
• Document observations and patient responses in charts and reports to RN.
• Communicate patient behavior and changes to the team and RN.
• Conduct group sessions with a preset agenda and assess safety.
• Apply de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Complete timely documentation of patient activities, observations, and teaching.
• Perform clerical duties and assist with weights, vitals, and specimen collection.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment plans and maintain safety and therapeutic milieu.

Skills

CPI training

BLS certification

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Preferra Insurance in Miami is seeking a Care Assistant to support psychiatry patients in daily living activities and safety. The role involves assisting with personal care, documentation, and collaboration with RN and therapists in a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include conducting group sessions, de-escalation support, and ensuring a safe, clean milieu while following treatment plans and departmental procedures.