Therapeutic Assistant Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion - FT Days

Medical University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health center is seeking Therapeutic Assistants to provide crucial support in behavioral health services. This role involves direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with a dedicated team. The position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals in crisis. Enjoy state health benefits, generous parental leave, and an environment that fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

State Health Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program.
• Conduct group sessions and document patient care activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Vital Signs Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
The innovative new MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion will serve as a regional behavioral health center and include a combination of triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services that will expand much-needed behavioral health resources in the Pee Dee region.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003632 FLO - Administration (FMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

MUSC is looking for Therapeutic Assistants to join their Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion in Florence, SC! Awesome state health benefits and retirement. Up to 6 weeks PAID Parental Leave. Please contact Recruiter Shannon Shaw at 843-674-2694 or [e-mail] to find out more!

The MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion features will include:

• A rapid access center to provide walk-in triage and assessment and offer transition to care.
• Telepsychiatry services to strengthen access to psychiatric services throughout the region.
• Sixteen adult and four adolescent beds for crisis services to rapidly stabilize patients.
• Outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health clinics.
• A 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit to treat patients needing more acute care, including the transfer of the 23 psychiatric hospital beds at the McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington to the new facility.

Job Description:

The Therapeutic Assistant II reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant II is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program, orienting new care team members, conducting group and documenting programming, obtaining and documenting vital signs, recording meal percentages, documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record, and other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager. Also, the Therapeutic Assistant II assists with orienting new care team members to the unit, provides assistance to new care team members as needed directing to unit leaders as appropriate and assist with unit project improvement initiatives. Additionally, requirements include attending 75% of unit staff meetings.

Schedule: 36 hours per week; 7a-7p; every other weekend

MUSC Benefit Highlights:

State Health Benefits and State Pension Plan

Up to 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Sick Time (ESL) Accruals

Free Telehealth Visits for Care Team Member and family

Onsite Pharmacy

Education Assistance

Additional Job Description

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or closely related field, or high school diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or related healthcare required.

License/Certification: American Heart Association BLS is required

Experience: Behavioral Care experience preferred

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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