Youth Mental Health Aide — Third Shift

Universal Health Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mental Health Aide to join a 3rd shift team, supporting children and adolescents with autism and behavioral disorders in a supportive, therapeutic milieu.

The role involves direct patient care under the clinical team, promoting safety, assisting with ADLs, and collaborating with education and therapy staff; requires weekend availability, CPR and age-specific training within 90 days, and a high school diploma with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS preferred in a related mental health field.
• Experience working with behavioral health patients, children/adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred.
• CPR certification, age-specific training and current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under clinical supervision in a therapeutic milieu.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene for residents.
• Maintain patient health data and records accurately.
• Support safety, crisis intervention, and a positive therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, and RBT teams.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

BA/BS in related mental health field preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services' Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Mental Health Aide to join a 3rd shift team, supporting children and adolescents with autism and behavioral disorders in a supportive, therapeutic milieu.

The role involves direct patient care under the clinical team, promoting safety, assisting with ADLs, and collaborating with education and therapy staff; requires weekend availability, CPR and age-specific training within 90 days, and a high school diploma with