Mental Health Associate - Psych Adult Locked - Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Part Time - Night Shift

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

3d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Associate is a nursing caregiver who works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide patient care in accordance with each patient's IPOC (interdisciplinary plan of care), hospital policies and procedures and unit/program guidelines.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• Ability to speak, write and comprehend medical terminology in English.
• Excellent verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social needs of psychiatric patients.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic nursing care and mental health care to acute psychiatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• Some college course work in Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Nursing, or other health care related fields
• 1 Year experience working in a treatment setting with patients that have acute or chronic psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorders.

Responsibilities

• Basic nursing and mental health
• Communication and documentation of care
• Customer service
• General support
• Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED