Evening Mental Health Aide for Youth & Autism

Laurel Heights Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Mental Health Aide for full-time evening shifts to support youth mental health care. The role involves direct patient care under a clinical team, supervision of residents, and collaboration with education and therapy staff in a therapeutic setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (BA/BS preferred), CPR certification, and prior experience with behavioral health patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BA or BS in a related mental health field preferred.
• CPR certification and age-specific training required within 90 days of employment.
• Previous mental health experience with children/adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of the clinical team.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and monitor resident supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene tasks.
• Support education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT teams.
• Assist teachers in classrooms as instructional aides.
• Perform Q15 observation rounds within ethical guidelines.

Skills

CPR certification

Team collaboration

Direct patient care

Education

High school diploma/GED

BA/BS in related mental health

Job description

Laurel Heights Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Mental Health Aide for full-time evening shifts to support youth mental health care. The role involves direct patient care under a clinical team, supervision of residents, and collaboration with education and therapy staff in a therapeutic setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (BA/BS preferred), CPR certification, and prior experience with behavioral health patients.