Mental Health Aide

Mental Health AideLaurel Heights Hospital is a 116-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We provide youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment.Our Mental Health Aide (MHA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of clinical team, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained.Applicants must be able to:Passionate about helping children with autismWork every other weekendProvide guidance and assistance to individuals in their personal hygiene and appearance in the areas of toothbrushing, bathing, toileting, haircare and selection of clothing and dressing appropriately for weather conditions.Be attentive to individual's medical issues and alert supervisors and/or changes in individual's health and/or problems relating to medication or medical equipment.Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a teamCarry out safety, meal preparation and cleaning procedures.Provide help getting out of bedAbility to move in various positions (sit, squad, bend, etc.)Ability to lift/carry up to 50 poundsMaintaining all patient health data and recordsMaintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis interventionGuide and assist individuals in learning activities of daily living skills (ADLs) both in home and in the community.Performing Q15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field.Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, RBTAssist the teacher in the classroom as an instructional Aide.Must be able to work every other weekendMust be able to pass a drug test within 24hrsMust be able to work any units assigned by manager based on needs of the facility.Benefits for this position include:Challenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive compensation & generous paid time offExcellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi student loan refinancing programCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020.Qualifications:Education: High school diploma/GED required. BA or BS degree in a related mental health field is preferred.Experience: Previous experience working with behavioral health patients, children, adolescents, and/or special needs population strongly preferred. One (1) year experience in a mental health setting is also preferred.Licensure/Certification: Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment.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.Notice: At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.