Inpatient Behavioral Health Assistant: Crisis Care

Mental Health Resource Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community mental health service in Jacksonville is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to provide direct care to patients in behavioral health units. The role includes monitoring behaviors, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably have experience in direct patient care. This is a full-time position offering various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors behaviors and documents observed behaviors as indicated in the patient record.
• Provides ongoing attention and interaction with patients to establish supportive relationships.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and daily living skills.
• Ensures implementation of the daily schedule that meets patients needs.
• Performs safety checks at minimum 15-minute intervals.
• Supervises patients during fresh air breaks.
• Remains knowledgeable of admission/discharge status, treatment plan, and unusual events.
• Performs and documents vital signs under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job description

A community mental health service in Jacksonville is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to provide direct care to patients in behavioral health units. The role includes monitoring behaviors, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably have experience in direct patient care. This is a full-time position offering various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.