Youth Mental Health Aide: Autism Support Specialist

Laurel Heights Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Job summary

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility in Atlanta providing compassionate mental health treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of disorders including autism. The Mental Health Aide supports direct patient care under supervision, helps maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, and assists with daily living activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, crisis response, and collaboration with education and therapy staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BA/BS in related mental health field preferred.
• CPR certification and age-specific training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of clinical team.
• Maintain patient health data and records.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic milieu and respond to crises.
• Assist with ADLs, hygiene, and daily living skills.
• Work with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT.
• Assist the teacher in classroom as an instructional aide.
• Work every other weekend.
• Pass drug test within 24 hours.
• Support facility needs across assigned units.

Skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

PATIENT CARE

ADLs assistance

Observation

Education

High school diploma/GED

BA or BS in related field (preferred)

Job description

Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility in Atlanta providing compassionate mental health treatment to children and adolescents with a broad range of disorders including autism. The Mental Health Aide supports direct patient care under supervision, helps maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu, and assists with daily living activities.

The role emphasizes teamwork, crisis response, and collaboration with education and therapy staff.