Mental Health Practitioner (Adult OCD Intensive Outpatient Program)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a part-time nurse patient care assistant to support neuropsychiatric inpatients with acute mental health needs, focusing on OCD. You will join a multidisciplinary team, implement and evaluate treatment plans, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

Required are a behavioral sciences degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s with related psychiatric inpatient experience) and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral sciences or related field with 3 years of psychiatric inpatient experience OR Master’s degree with 2 years of psychiatric inpatient experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, behavioral change, therapeutic communication, and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor changes in patient behavior and overall condition; report promptly.
• Support therapeutic programming through activities and milieu management.
• Document observations, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nurses and team to support treatment goals and safety.

Skills

BLS certification

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral sciences

Master’s degree in Behavioral sciences

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 1:00pm

Posted Date

09/16/2026

Salary Range

$32.74 - 43.23 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33230

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Join our Neuropsychiatric Hospital and become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting individuals experience acute mental health needs focusing on OCD. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team, helping implement and evaluate established treatment plans while supporting a safe and therapeutic environment. You will collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professions to monitory patient progress, support daily care needs, facilitate therapeutic activities, and contribute to individualized patient care planning. Key responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with established nursing care plans and medical orders
• Monitor and report changes in patient behavior, appearance, symptoms, and overall condition
• Support therapeutic programming through individual, small group, and large group activities
• Assist with activities of daily living and therapeutic milieu management
• Document patient observations, interventions, and clinical outcomes accurately and timely
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support patient treatment goals
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment and respond appropriately to behavioral health emergencies

Please note: this is a part-time position

Salary range: $32.74/hr - $42.23/hr

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral sciences or related field and 3 years experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting OR Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Knowledge of group dynamics and therapeutic group processes Knowledge of psychological functioning and behavioral change Knowledge of therapeutic communication techniques Understanding of multidisciplinary healthcare team collaboration Ability to assess, observe, and report patient behavior and concerns Knowledge of managing assaultive behavior and utilizing appropriate safety interventions Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-focused activities and therapeutic programming Strong verbal and written communication skills

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.