MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - GERIATRIC PSYCH

East Alabama Medical Center; Opelika (AL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL seeks a Mental Health Associate in Geriatric Psych to join the care team. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient care and safety, monitor response to treatment, and document observations.

The role emphasizes clear communication, compassion, and teamwork in a behavioral health setting. Prior experience is not required, but CPI within 90 days and BLS are expected.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire is required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides care to mental health patients under supervision of a registered nurse and maintains patient safety.
• Monitors patients' response to treatment and documents observations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and the care team.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Patient safety awareness

Formação

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - GERIATRIC PSYCH

East Alabama Medical Center, OPELIKA, Alabama, United States

About this position

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - GERIATRIC PSYCH

• EAMC MISSION

  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
  • Minimum Education

    High school diploma or equivalent

  • Minimum Experience

    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

    N/A

  • Other Requirements

    N/A