MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - EAMC LONG TERM PSYCHIATRY

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center in Alabama is seeking a caregiver to support mental health patients under the guidance of a registered nurse. You will assist with patient safety, document responses to treatment, and collaborate with the care team.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, CPI within 90 days, and relevant registrations. Preference for human services background and related certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire.
• Required Registration/License/Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides care to mental health patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring patient safety.
• Monitors the patient’s response to treatment and documents observations.
• Maintains effective communication with patients and team.

Skills

Good communication

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Works under the supervision of a registered nurse. Provides care to mental health patients, maintaining patient safety.
• Monitor the patient’s response to treatment and documents observations.
• Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• N/A
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Education

• Bachelors degree in a field of human services.

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred Registration/License/Certification