Health Aide / Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (“Jamison”) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Health Aide / Mental Health Technician.

 

Candidate must be able to provide a current resume documenting applicable experience and three (3) professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor.

Job Title: Health Aide / Mental Health Technician (Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program).

Location: Bonham, Texas.

Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays as Assigned.

Hourly Rate: TBD during interview.

 

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

This position supports Veterans receiving residential rehabilitation services by providing continuous patient observation, therapeutic engagement, behavioral monitoring, and assistance with daily program operations in a 24-hour treatment environment. Contractor personnel work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation technicians, social workers, and other clinical professionals to ensure a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Observe, monitor, and document patient behaviors, symptoms, actions, and responses to treatment.
• Conduct patient safety rounds every two (2) hours.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharge procedures.
• Escort patients throughout the medical center.
• Provide therapeutic support during individual and group activities.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff in rehabilitation treatment activities.
• Report changes in patient condition or behavior immediately to appropriate clinical staff.
• Monitor patient whereabouts to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Support patients participating in maintenance therapy.
• Orient new patients to the treatment program.
• Respond appropriately during medical emergencies by notifying clinical personnel.
• Occasionally provide front desk reception support by greeting patients and directing visitors appropriately.
• Follow all VA policies, infection control procedures, HIPAA requirements, safety standards, and Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program procedures.
• Maintain professionalism while promoting a cooperative therapeutic environment.
• Complete all assigned documentation accurately and timely.
• Perform additional duties necessary to support patient care operations.

 

REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following minimum qualifications.

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND
• Two (2) years of study at an accredited college, university, junior college, or similar institution that included at least 12 semester hours in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Health Sciences / Nursing / Behavioral Science / Social Science / Guidance / Counseling / Teaching / Biological Sciences / Related field.
• Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience performing therapeutic and supportive tasks in a rehabilitation treatment program or similar behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with patients experiencing mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or behavioral health conditions is highly desirable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification / ACLS certification if required by assignment.

Position requires:

• Extended standing and walking / Sitting for prolonged periods / Light lifting (up to 25 pounds) / Frequent movement throughout the facility / Ability to safely assist patients as required.

 

Mandatory Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete all VA credentialing requirements, including but not limited to:

• Drug screening (if applicable).
• Current TB screening.
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination (Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), Varicella, Tdap, Annual Influenza, COVID-19 (or approved exemption), Hepatitis B requirements).
• Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Annual fit testing (N95).

 

Schedule: 

This position requires 40 hours per week .

Current shifts include:

• 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM.
• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
• 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM.

Candidates must be available to work:

• Weekends / Holidays / Rotating schedules as assigned.

Holiday coverage is required. Overtime is not authorized under this contract.

 

Clearance Level Required: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison’s commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: