Night Mental Health Sitter – Corrections Care (AZ)

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CEUs

Marketplace discounts

Hotel savings

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health Advocates Network, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Sitter to provide continuous observation and compassionate care in a secure correctional setting.

This role offers night shifts with competitive local pay, and a path to growth within a healthcare team dedicated to patient safety and dignity. Requirements include an AZ license, at least 1 year of MHS experience, PSV as needed, and current BLS/N95/immunizations.

Qualifications

• Current, valid AZ license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a Mental Health Sitter (MHS).
• Copy of Primary Source Verification (PSV) if required by licensing board.
• Copy of current certifications/compliance docs (e.g., BLS, N95 fit test, immunizations, TB test).

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation and supervision of assigned patients.
• Maintain a safe environment and monitor for unsafe or high-risk behaviors.
• Observe and report changes in behavior, mood, or mental status to nursing staff.
• Provide calm, respectful, and supportive interaction with patients.
• Help prevent falls, wandering, self-harm, or other unsafe behaviors.
• Follow suicide precautions, behavioral health protocols, and facility policies.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
• Document observations and promptly report emergencies or safety concerns.
• Follow infection control and workplace safety procedures.

Skills

AZ License

MHS experience

PSV docs

Job description

Health Advocates Network, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Sitter to provide continuous observation and compassionate care in a secure correctional setting.

This role offers night shifts with competitive local pay, and a path to growth within a healthcare team dedicated to patient safety and dignity. Requirements include an AZ license, at least 1 year of MHS experience, PSV as needed, and current BLS/N95/immunizations.