Inpatient MHA (Various Shifts)

Apalachee Center, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. is dedicated to helping individuals and families across North Florida recover from behavioral health challenges.

The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) provides direct patient supervision, support, and assistance under professional staff direction, helping implement treatment plans and promote a safe, therapeutic environment. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, document observations, and collaborate with nursing and dietary staff to support patient

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including meals and personal care.
• Document observations and communicate promptly with nursing staff.
• Assist with admissions, belongings, and monitor contraband policies.

Skills

Patient care

Daily living assistance

Observation & safety

Job description

Apalachee Center, Inc. is dedicated to helping individuals and families throughout North Florida recover from emotional, psychiatric, and substance use challenges. We provide comprehensive behavioral health services across eight counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Additional employee benefits

Mental Health Assistant (MHA)

The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) provides direct patient supervision, support, and assistance in accordance with professional staff direction and established unit procedures. This position assists patients with activities of daily living, supports the implementation of treatment plans, participates in therapeutic and recreational activities, and provides supportive interaction to promote a safe and therapeutic environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Unit Support Follows established MHA guidelines and procedures for the assigned unit while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Patient Supervision & Daily Living Assistance Supervises patients during program activities, meals, courtyard breaks, and other scheduled or unscheduled times as directed. Assists patients with activities of daily living, including eating, laundry, personal hygiene, and ambulation as needed.

Accurately tracks patient laundry and ensures belongings are returned appropriately. Assists with meal preparation, serving, and clean-up in coordination with dietary staff. Supervises and documents meal intake as directed by nursing or supervisory staff.

Special Observation & Safety Monitoring

• Special Observation & Safety Monitoring Supervises patients assigned to special observation or precautionary status levels as directed by the supervisor. Monitors other patients in accordance with program procedures and staff instructions to help maintain patient and staff safety.

Admissions, Orientation & Patient Belongings

• Admissions, Orientation & Patient Belongings Orients newly admitted patients to the unit or facility, including rules, responsibilities, schedules, activities, and expectations. Documents orientation activities according to program requirements.

Completes and accurately documents inventories of patient belongings upon admission. Monitors compliance with contraband policies and immediately notifies nursing staff of suspected contraband or potentially dangerous items.

Communication & Reporting

Promptly Communicates Important Patient Information To Nursing Staff, Including

• Physical or emotional concerns or complaints
• Changes in patient behavior, functioning, or condition
• Signs or symptoms of a possible medical or psychiatric emergency
• Safety concerns
• Suspected missing persons or elopements

Maintains appropriate communication with nursing, supervisory, and other professional staff to support continuity of care and patient safety.

Join Apalachee Center, Inc. and become part of a team committed to providing compassionate, quality behavioral health care to individuals and families throughout North Florida.