Clinical Assistant

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Purvis (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid life insurance

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) plan

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources in Purvis, MS is seeking Clinical Assistants for its Lamar Diversion Center. The role involves direct consumer care, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a Bachelor's degree. This is a full-time position with obligations for all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Employees will assist in crisis situations, document care, and participate in client activities. A competitive benefits package is provided, including health insurance and generous leave.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required for the position.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• Experience or knowledge in behavioral healthcare is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accept emergency calls and respond to crisis situations.
• Assist residents with physical care and hygiene.
• Document client behaviors and activities in Electronic Medical Records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is actively seeking to fill Clinical Assistant positions at our Lamar Diversion Center in Purvis, MS. The Active Treatment Technician will work under the general supervision of a registered nurse while assisting consumers according to treatment plans.

County: Lamar, City: Purvis, FT/PT Status: Regular Full Time, Education: High School Diploma.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and has a significant role in direct consumer care and is a fundamental element in providing a safe and therapeutic environment for consumers. CSU is a 24 hour facility. Positions available for all shifts. Weekends and holidays are required.

Benefits

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources offers a competitive benefits package including employer paid life insurance and LTD, optional Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 403(b) plan, and generous leave policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Behavioral healthcare preferred
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with people in crisis situations
• Demonstrates ability to accept direction and responsibility for the care of consumers under treatment for psychiatric disorders

Responsibilities

• Accepts emergency/crisis calls. Responds to front-line first responder needs via telephone.
• Triages calls according to intensity, service needs, critical timing, and assignment of staff.
• Assists residents in all areas of physical care and hygiene of patients.
• Documents client behaviors observed during shift and charts into Electronic Medical Records.
• Participates in activities for clients.
• Prepares, gives, and participates in instructional training.