Psychiatric Care Assistant – Crisis Intervention

CO040 Memorial Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Psychiatric Assistant to support nursing staff by delivering direct patient care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. You will monitor patient behavior, assist with diagnostic procedures, and report changes to the team for treatment plan updates.

The role requires handling safety rounds, superconducting attention to detail, and working in a stressful environment with minimal supervision. Wages reflect industry norms in the U.S. healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD).
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD).
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA).
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE).
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC).

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention on the unit to maintain safety.
• Inventory and monitors patient belongings.
• Manages supplies on the unit.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities.
• Reports any changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to nursing staff and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Organization skills

Patient and family centered care

Patient safety - behavioral health

Problem solving - patient care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Psychiatric Assistant to support nursing staff by delivering direct patient care and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. You will monitor patient behavior, assist with diagnostic procedures, and report changes to the team for treatment plan updates.

The role requires handling safety rounds, superconducting attention to detail, and working in a stressful environment with minimal supervision. Wages reflect industry norms in the U.S. healthcare sector.