Recreational Therapist | Certified | Iredell Davis Behavioral Health | PRN

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System in Statesville, NC is seeking a PRN Behavioral Health Aide to provide therapeutic activities for psychiatric inpatients. The role includes direct care for adult and geriatric patients on their assigned unit, with responsibilities aligned to age-specific needs.

Requirements include an associate's or bachelor's degree, 6 months in behavioral health preferred, and BLS certification upon hire. De-escalation training within 30 days or proof of prior certification is required.

Qualifications

• Requires associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• 6 months experience in behavioral health preferred.
• BLS certification from ARC or AHA required upon hire.
• De-escalation training within 30 days or proof of prior certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic activities to psychiatric inpatients.
• Direct care for adult and geriatric patients on their assigned unit.

Skills

De-escalation training

BLS certification

Education

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Provides therapeutic activities to psychiatric inpatients. Job has direct care for adult and geriatric patients and must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Required associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• 6 months experience in behavioral health preferred
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association is required upon hire.
• De-escalation training within 30 days or proof of prior certification.