Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.
WEEKEND Behavioral Healthcare Assistant
Mental Health Resource Center, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
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WEEKEND Behavioral Healthcare Assistant
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Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.
Mental Health Resource Center is a not‑for‑profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
Job Summary Behavioral Health Assistants provide competency‑based direct care to children, adolescents, and adults in our inpatient behavioral health units. They assist in creating a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients, who are often admitted involuntarily via the Baker Act. The normal length of stay is typically 3‑5 days. This role offers training in Crisis Intervention, CPR, Diagnosis and Behaviors, Ethics, and Confidentiality, and requires documentation that meets internal and external guidelines.
Responsibilities
Monitors behaviors and documents observed behaviors as indicated in the patient record.
Provides ongoing attention and interaction with patients to establish supportive relationships and help achieve successful outcomes.
Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with age, cultural considerations, and level of functioning.
Ensures implementation of the daily schedule that meets patients’ needs and interests.
Performs safety checks at a minimum of 15‑minute intervals on patients in accordance with policy or supervisor direction.
Supervises patients during fresh air breaks and visitation periods.
Remains knowledgeable of admission/discharge status, patient level and privileges/restrictions, special information, treatment plan, and unusual events.
Performs and documents vital signs on patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic (PMD) certification is preferred.
One year of experience working in direct patient care is preferred.
Excellent customer service skills, able to interact appropriately with patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
Position Details Every other Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm – MHRC North – Children & Adolescent Unit
Every other Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm – MHRC North – Adult Unit & Children & Adolescent Unit
Every other Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am – MHRC North – Adult Unit & Children & Adolescent Unit
Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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WEEKEND Behavioral Healthcare Assistant
role at
Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.
Mental Health Resource Center is a not‑for‑profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24‑hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.
Job Summary Behavioral Health Assistants provide competency‑based direct care to children, adolescents, and adults in our inpatient behavioral health units. They assist in creating a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients, who are often admitted involuntarily via the Baker Act. The normal length of stay is typically 3‑5 days. This role offers training in Crisis Intervention, CPR, Diagnosis and Behaviors, Ethics, and Confidentiality, and requires documentation that meets internal and external guidelines.
Responsibilities
Monitors behaviors and documents observed behaviors as indicated in the patient record.
Provides ongoing attention and interaction with patients to establish supportive relationships and help achieve successful outcomes.
Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs) in accordance with age, cultural considerations, and level of functioning.
Ensures implementation of the daily schedule that meets patients’ needs and interests.
Performs safety checks at a minimum of 15‑minute intervals on patients in accordance with policy or supervisor direction.
Supervises patients during fresh air breaks and visitation periods.
Remains knowledgeable of admission/discharge status, patient level and privileges/restrictions, special information, treatment plan, and unusual events.
Performs and documents vital signs on patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic (PMD) certification is preferred.
One year of experience working in direct patient care is preferred.
Excellent customer service skills, able to interact appropriately with patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
Position Details Every other Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm – MHRC North – Children & Adolescent Unit
Every other Saturday and Sunday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm – MHRC North – Adult Unit & Children & Adolescent Unit
Every other Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am – MHRC North – Adult Unit & Children & Adolescent Unit
Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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