Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Del Amo Behavioral Health Hospital is looking for a dynamic Psych Assistant/Mental HealthTech! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you!

Shift: 8 hour shifts - full time days & nights available.

Del Amo Behavioral Health Hospital 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. Del Amo Behavioral Health offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs for military personnel and those who deal with trauma.

Our 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:

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

Del Amo Behavioral Health Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as:

* Challenging and rewarding work environment
* Competitive Compensation
* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
* Generous Paid Time Off
* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
* Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

What do our current nurses value at Del Amo & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

If you would like to learn more about this position please contact Tisha Walker, Nurse Recruiter at tisha.walker@uhsinc.com.

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.

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.

Notice

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