Mental Health Associate, Second Shift

Springbrook Behavioral Health Systems; Colonial Oaks Mobile Manor (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook Behavioral Health System is seeking a Mental Health Associate for a 2nd shift, full-time position to work with autistic adolescents aged 5-18 as part of a dedicated treatment team. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for a BA/BS in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or CNA, and related six-month experience.

Valid South Carolina driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Prefer degree in Human Services or BA/BS in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or CNA.
• Experience: Prefer six (6) months of experience in the management/care of behaviorally impaired and/or mentally challenged patients.
• Licensure: Valid S.C. Drivers License.
• Physical: Medium work, ability to walk, run, stand, sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach over head. Occasional exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force.
• Special Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, dependability, decision making skills as well as patient teaching skills

Skills

Good judgment

Initiative

Dependability

Decision making

Patient teaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BA/BS in Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Criminal Justice

CNA

Human Services degree

Job description

This is a 2nd Shift Position.

Springbrook Behavioral Health System is currently seeking caring and patient focus applicants for the role of Mental Health Associates. In this role you will be a member of a team of professionals who work directly with autistic adolescents between the ages of 5-18. The autism program at Springbrook is a goal oriented treatment plan designed to meet the needs of children with autism and related diagnosis.

Education: High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Prefer degree in Human Services or BA/BS in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or CNA.

Experience: Prefer six (6) months of experience in the management/care of behaviorally impaired and/or mentally challenged patients.

Licensure: Valid S.C. Drivers License

Physical: Medium work, ability to walk, run, stand, sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach over head. Occasional exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force.

Special Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate good judgment, initiative, dependability, decision making skills, as well as patient teaching skills

Job Types: Full-time