FULL TIME EVENINGS Behavioral Healthcare Assistant

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. seeks Behavioral Health Assistants to provide compassionate, competency-based care in inpatient units for children, adolescents, and adults.

The role supports safety, order, and a therapeutic environment with emphasis on documentation, teamwork, and patient well-being. Typical responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with ADLs, and performing regular safety checks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/EMT/Paramedic certification preferred.
• One year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor behaviors and document observations in patient records.
• Provide supportive interactions to help patients achieve goals.
• Assist with ADLs and hygiene according to patient needs.
• Ensure daily schedule is followed and safety checks are performed regularly.
• Assist with vital signs under RN supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/EMT/PMD certification preferred

Job description

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance

Benefits / Perks

• Sign On Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 403b
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Behavioral Health Assistants provide competency-based direct care to children, adolescents, and adults in our inpatient behavioral health units. Behavioral Health Assistants assist in providing a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for our patients. These inpatient units provide crisis stabilization services and most patients are admitted involuntarily to the facility via the Baker Act, the mental health act of Florida. The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is dedicated to providing a caring, therapeutic environment and who enjoys working in a team atmosphere. We provide a variety of training, including but not limited to Crisis Intervention, CPR, Diagnosis and Behaviors, Ethics, and Confidentiality. Each team member contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork, and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy, and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Monitors behaviors and documents observed behaviors as indicated in the patient record.
• Provides ongoing attention and interaction with patients in order to establish supportive relationships, learn patient concerns and goals, and work to assist patients in achieving successful outcomes.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living skills (ADLs) in accordance with age, cultural consideration, and level of functioning based on current acuity and diagnosis.
• Ensures implementation of the daily schedule that meets patients’ needs and interests.
• Performs safety checks at a minimum of 15-minute intervals on patients in accordance with policy and procedure or as directed by the supervisor.
• Supervises patients during fresh air breaks and visitation periods.
• Remains knowledgeable of admission/discharge status, patient level and privileges/restrictions, special information, treatment plan, and unusual events.
• Performs and documents vital signs on patients, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• In order to be considered, candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic (PMD) certification is preferred.
• One year of experience working in direct patient care is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.

Position Details

Monday through Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm (rotating weekends) / Adult Unit and Children and Adolescent Unit / MHRC North

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com