Mental Health Aide -Part Time 2nd shift

Laurel Heights Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA is hiring for a role focused on supporting children and adolescents with autism and other behavioral disorders. Responsibilities include providing personal assistance, monitoring health, and collaborating with educational staff. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and previous experience in behavioral health is preferred. This position provides a rewarding work environment with competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with behavioral health patients or children.
• Previous experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Must complete CPR certification and other required training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with daily living skills in a supportive environment.
• Monitor medical issues and alert supervisors of changes.
• Work closely with other staff in educational settings.

Skills

Compassion for children with autism

Teamwork

Patient management

Education

High school diploma/GED

BA or BS degree in a related mental health field

Job description

About Laurel Heights Hospital

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta GA. It is dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self‑responsibility and personal growth. The hospital provides psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents who present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism, in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Passionate about helping children with autism
• Work every other weekend
• Provide guidance and assistance to individuals in their personal hygiene and appearance in the areas of tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, haircare and selection of clothing and dressing appropriately for weather conditions.
• Be attentive to individuals’ medical issues and alert supervisors and/or changes in individuals’ health and/or problems relating to medication or medical equipment.
• Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team
• Carry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Provide help getting out of bed
• Ability to move in various positions (sit, squat, bend, etc.)
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Maintaining all patient health data and records
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention
• Guide and assist individuals in learning activities of daily living skills (ADLs) both at home and in the community.
• Performing Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.
• Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, RBT
• Assist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional aide.
• Must be able to pass a drug test within 24 hours
• Must be able to work any units assigned by the manager based on the needs of the facility.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS degree in a related mental health field is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental‑health setting also preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age‑specific training, and current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.

EEO Statement

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