Mental Health Aide

Mental Health Aide

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for two part-time Mental Health Aide to provide services and technical assistance in Bonham, Texas. Mental Health Aide must provide professional medical services and quality care to our Veteran population. Located at the VA North Texas Healthcare System (VANTHCS) in Bonham, Texas. Contractors are required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and consistent care to individuals living with a variety of mental health conditions.

Duties:

• Provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Perform a variety of therapeutic and supportive Health Aid tasks in assisting physicians and other professional personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program for alcohol and/or drug-dependent patients.
• Orienting patients to the treatment program.
• Observing patients for symptoms, behavior, actions, reactions, indications, and contraindications to treatment.
• Assisting in individual or group therapy sessions or in behavior therapy sessions.
• Providing supportive assistance to patients placed on maintenance therapy.
• Perform rounding of patients every two hours.
• Assisting with patient intake and discharge processes.
• Closely monitoring patients' behavior and whereabouts to maintain a safe environment.
• Escort patients throughout the facility and ensuring structure, supervision, and therapeutic engagement throughout the recovery process.
• Promote a harmonious and cooperative working environment in their interaction with co-workers and supervisors.
• Follow all North Texas Health Care System guidelines and VA policies.
• Contact Medical Staff in handling patients in cases of fainting, convulsions, and illness.
• Follow universal precautions, infections prevention and control guidelines in the performance of all procedures, wears tasks appropriate PPE, disposes of contaminated waste, and patient isolation requirement in the performance of all procedures.
• Accessions orders by use of computer system.
• Capable of reading Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and adhering them to the current Rehabilitation Treatment Program.
• Clearly communicate the daily status and problems about the laboratory output to team members and senior management of the service.

Qualifications:

• Must have an active BLS/ACLS/AHA certification.
• Required to have a High School Diploma.
• Must have two years of study from an accredited college or university, junior college, or similar institution and have completed at least 12 semesters in such courses as health sciences, nursing, behavioral science, social science, guidance, counseling, teaching, biological sciences or related fields.
• Must have a minimum of one-year experience in direct patient care performing therapeutic and supportive tasks in assisting Physicians and other personnel in a rehabilitation treatment program setting. Must include three (3) references (name, address, capacity, telephone) including the current or last supervisor.
• Must have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently.

Benefits: W2 pay package with paid leave, holidays and eligibility for health insurance options.

Pay Rate: $20.90/hr

About Loyal Source:

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI-powered voice assessment. This easy, no-scheduling-required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors.