Mental Health Aide (MHA)

Prometheus Federal Services; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services in Bonham, TX is seeking qualified Mental Health Aides (MHA) to work on-site at the Sam Rayburn Memorial VAMC. We offer full-time and part-time positions to support 24/7 patient care in the Domiciliary.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, leading therapeutic activities, assisting with admissions/discharges, monitoring safety, and documenting care in the EHR while adhering to VA policies and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 12 semester hours in health sciences or related fields.
• Active BLS card required.
• English fluency in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain public trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support in the Domiciliary on a 24/7 basis.
• Listen to patients' concerns, observe behaviors, and report changes to staff.
• Lead therapeutic and recreational activities; assist with admissions and discharges.
• Escort patients and maintain a safe environment; ensure structure and supervision.
• Follow VA policies and SOPs; maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
• Document care in the EHR and attend required staff meetings.
• Occasionally greet and guide patients at the front desk.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 semester hours in health sciences

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We currently have openings for full-time and part-time Mental Health Aide (MHA). The work will be on-site at the Sam Rayburn Memorial VAMC in Bonham, TX.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The Health Aides will be responsible for delivering essential day-to-day care and support services within the Domiciliary on a 24/7 basis to ensure continuous, around-the-clock supervision.
• Their duties will include listening to patients' concerns, observing behaviors, and rounding. They will be expected to report any changes in health or behavior promptly to medical and clinical staff.
• Additional responsibilities will include leading therapeutic and recreational activities, assisting with patient intake and discharge processes, and closely monitoring patients’ behavior and whereabouts to maintain a safe environment.
• Health Aides will also escort patients throughout the facility and ensuring structure, supervision, and therapeutic engagement throughout the recovery process.
• The position requires the ability to follow directions, determine priorities as they relate to patient care needs, within the scope of a Health Aide, organization skills and observational skills.
• The Health Aide provides the following services:
  • Perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive Health Aide tasks in assisting physicians and other professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program for alcohol and/or drug-dependent patients.
  • Orienting patients to the treatment program.
  • Observing patients for symptoms, behaviors, actions, reactions, indications, and contraindications to treatment.
  • Assisting in individual or group therapy sessions or in behavior therapy sessions.
  • Providing supportive assistance to patients placed on maintenance therapy.
  • Perform rounding of patients every two (2) hours.
  • Assisting with patient intake and discharge processes.
  • Closely monitoring patients’ behavior and whereabouts to maintain a safe environment.
  • Escort patients throughout the facility and ensuring structure, supervision, and therapeutic engagement throughout the recovery process
  • Promote a harmonious and cooperative working environment in their interaction with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Follow all North Texas Health Care System guidelines and VA policies.
  • Contact Medical Staff in handling patients in cases of fainting, convulsions, and illness.
  • Follows universal precautions, infection prevention and control guidelines in the performance of all procedures, wears task appropriate PPE, disposes of contaminated waste, and patient isolation requirements in the performance of all procedures.
  • Accessions orders by use of computer system.
  • Capable of reading Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and adhering them to the current Rehabilitation Treatment Program.
  • Clearly communicate the daily status and problems about the laboratory output to team members and senior management of the service.
  • Occasionally serve as receptionist at the Bonham Domiciliary front desk, greeting patients, providing patients with appropriate guidance, answering nontechnical inquiries, and referring technical inquiries to the appropriate RRTP staff member.
• Adhere to all VA policies, procedures and professional standards of care.
• Mental Health Aide shall follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and VA policies.
• Document care accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Attend staff meetings as required by the VA facility Chief of Service, Nursing Executive, or designee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of study in an accredited college or university, junior college, or similar institution, which included or was supplemented by at least 12 semester hours in such courses as health sciences, nursing, behavioral science, social science, guidance, counseling, teaching, biological sciences or related fields.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in direct patient care performing therapeutic and supportive tasks in assisting Physicians and other personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program setting.
• Active BLS Card
• Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
• Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain public trust.

Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn moreabout PFS Benefits.
The posted salary range represents PFS's good-faith estimate for this role. Actual compensation offered will be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience;internal equity; geographic location; and contract and organizational requirements. PFS is committed to fair, consistent, and equitable compensation practices across the organization, and offers are calibrated to maintain internal pay equity while remaining competitive in the external market.

SCA Salary Range: $18.50 / Hour + $5.09 H&W

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by law.

Accommodations

PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Workplace Health, Safety, and Compliance

This position may be subject to client‑specific or government‑mandated vaccination, health, or safety requirements, which may change over time.

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