Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I

Woodland Springs Behavioral Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Woodland Springs Behavioral Health in Conroe, Texas, is seeking dedicated team members to provide compassionate behavioral health services. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, adhering to delegated tasks, and accompanying patients to activities.

Qualified candidates should have a high school degree, relevant psychiatric healthcare experience, and the ability to perform CPR. A valid driver's license is also required. Join our team to make a difference in community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Observe and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks and safety monitoring.
• Adhere to tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care.
• Accompany patients to off-unit activities and appointments.

Skills

Effective milieu management skills

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Education

High school degree

Job description

Woodland Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, seeks passionate, patient‑centric, and goal‑oriented team members to join our Conroe, Texas location. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services—including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment—using a psychosocial model of care to improve community health outcomes.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full‑time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full‑time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role

• Observe and maintain a safe milieu through patient checks, safety monitoring, and contraband checks; complete 15‑minute checks and provide line of sight or one‑on‑one care as directed.
• Adhere to tasks delegated by the RN related to patient care, including vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, group education, and patient monitoring.
• Demonstrate effective milieu management skills that promote positive patient experiences.
• Accompany patients to off‑unit activities such as meals, outside breaks, off‑unit visits, out‑of‑building activities, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR); proof of insurance required when using personal or hospital‑owned vehicle.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.