Day Shift Mental Health Associate - Patient Care

SBH-Green Bay, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is hiring a Mental Health Associate for day shifts. Starting at $17/hr with increases based on experience and education, the role involves on-site patient care under a licensed nurse, supervising patients, and supporting treatment goals.

Responsibilities include safety checks, daily living activities, vital sign monitoring, and documentation. The position emphasizes de-escalation techniques, crisis response, and collaborative patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the specific population preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wellbeing and provide a safe, structured environment under supervision.
• Maintain constant supervision of patients.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration).
• Conduct safety checks and follow supervision guidelines.
• Check patients for contraband and manage valuables.
• Interact with patients and communicate significant observations to supervisor.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Record vital signs and report changes to the clinical team.
• Chart in patient records timely, accurately, and appropriately.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and assist with restraints when necessary.
• Assist with unit cleaning, new admit charts, and discharge processes.
• Initiate patient/employee incident reports and coordinate transportation as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is hiring a Mental Health Associate for day shifts. Starting at $17/hr with increases based on experience and education, the role involves on-site patient care under a licensed nurse, supervising patients, and supporting treatment goals.

Responsibilities include safety checks, daily living activities, vital sign monitoring, and documentation. The position emphasizes de-escalation techniques, crisis response, and collaborative patient care