Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Welcome and thank you in your interest for employment opportunities at Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems of Southern California!

Del Amo Hospital currently has positions available for Psychiatric Assistants (Mental Health Workers) in our Nursing Services Department. Days 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Evenings 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and Nights - 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Includes weekends, may include holidays.

Full and Part Time positions are benefitted positions that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k/Stock programs through Fidelity Investments, PTO, Sick Pay, as well as other flexible options.

The Psychiatric Assistant (Mental Health Worker) provides basic nursing care, aids with activities of daily living, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse and unit Program Specialist. Duties include but not limited to:

SAFETY AND ASSESSMENT

* Ensure safety of patients at all times. Consistently provide supervision for assigned patients.
* Communicate and document the patient's status and behavior legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
* Ensure Patient's Rights and confidentiality are maintained.
* Complete rounds and document findings accurately and timely.
* Follow appropriate observation level for patient.

PATIENT CARE / MILIEU MANAGEMENT

* Perform daily patient care and housekeeping tasks required to maintain patient living areas.
* Obtain accurate vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and documents information appropriately. Complete graphics sheet thoroughly and accurately every shift.
* Orient patients to the unit. Complete patient belongings and contraband check, performs visual exam of the skin, and documents accurately. Regularly assume responsibility for patient clothing and personal property by logging in and securing items in accordance with established procedures; accurately notes and provides safe care for patient valuables.
* Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes under the guidance of the Charge/Staff Nurse.
* Provides for patient's comfort and activity.

Benefits for Psychiatric Assistant (MHW) include:

* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Tuition Reimbursement: eligibility at 6 months from hire date; reimbursement for 4 courses or up to $5,250.00 annually
* New Hire Bonus Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems is a 166-Bed behavioral and mental health hospital that provides comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and the military. Our multidisciplinary team provides customized treatment programs and mental health evaluations for individualized Care. For additional information, please visit our website at https://delamohospital.com/

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Education:

* High School Diploma or Equivalent required
* Minimum two (2) years of education focused on nursing, psychology, social service, medicine or related field preferred. Completion of EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Security Training program or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.