MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE - GERIATRIC PSYCH

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center seeks a compassionate caregiver to support mental health patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will help ensure patient safety, monitor responses to treatment, and document observations as part of a coordinated care team.

The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Candidates should meet the listed education requirements and be prepared to obtain BLS and CPI within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care to mental health patients, maintaining patient safety.
• Monitor the patient's response to treatment and document observations.
• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Communication skills

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