Scheduled Bi-weekly Hours: 0 Department: Behavioral Health Shift: Variable Daily Work Times: Variable Position Summary Working under the direction of an RN and in compliance with the treatment plan, provides therapeutic care and monitors patients’ conditions. Assists patients in their daily activities and ensures a safe, clean environment. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Observes patients’ behavior, listen to their concerns, and records their condition, observations and services performed. Leads patients in therapeutic and recreational activities. Assists with admitting, transporting and discharging patients. Monitors patients’ vital signs. Helps patients with activities of daily living, including eating and bathing. Restrains patients who may become physically violent. Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA. Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Qualifications Required Associates degree in human services field or science, or; Student currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program who has completed mental health clinical rotation, or; High School diploma and completion of Behavioral Health Training Program through the US Armed Forces or; High school diploma with three years providing direct patient care on an inpatient psychiatric unit or residential setting, or; High school diploma with three years of relevant experience in human services (social services, law enforcement, community mental health, hospital, or criminal justice) or working as security officer in a hospital setting Preferred Previous experience working with persons with mental illness or substance abuse disorders Bachelor’s degree in human services field or science Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Additional Information Schedule: Per Diem Requisition ID: 26001024 Daily Work Times: Variable Hours Per Pay Period: 0.01 On Call: No Weekends: No #J-18808-Ljbffr