Mental health assistant job description

RN - Mental Health 4w

Here, nurses are not simply valued-they're invaluable. Nurses thrive in our culture of connection where encouragement, mutual respect and understanding are the focus. We listen to your goals and aspirations and partner with you in achieving them, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must support them. Learn why over 45K nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page

Hours: Full Time, 0.9 FTE, Variable Shift, 36 Hours Per Week.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with some additional questions from our ModernHire system!

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Required qualifications:

• Nursing degree/diploma required upon hire
• All Registered Nurses without a Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN) degree or higher must obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire. RNs with 20 years of RN experience will not be required to obtain a BSN
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in state(s) of hire, and wherever care is delivered. If RN holds a multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), the RN must adhere to the requirements of licensure in the new state(s) of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card must be from the following authorized governing bodies: American Heart Association (AHA) - (BLS Provider), American Red Cross (ARC) - (BLS for Health Care Provider), or Military Training Network (MTN) - (BLS Provider) upon hire.
• 12 months acute care experience working with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency at the Alaska Medical Center

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) degree
• National certification in area of specialty

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About the Mental Health Department

Mental Health - 4 West is divided into three units, specializing in mental health care to both adult and adolescent patients. The adult unit is comprised of 12 beds, while the Discovery Units have 9 beds (west) and 6 beds (east). All units are voluntary. The physicians, multidisciplinary staff, patients and families work together to create an environment that fosters stabilization and planning for the patient's future needs.

About Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence Health & Services Alaska is among nation's best employers for healthy lifestyles! The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, has honored Providence Alaska for its commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging our caregivers (employees) and families to support and maintain healthy lifestyles. Mountain-Pacific Quality Health has awarded Providence Alaska Medical Center with its Quality Achievement Award for high-quality care in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention. This is the highest honor awarded by Mountain-Pacific.

As the state's largest hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center provides full-service, comprehensive care to all Alaskans, a role unmatched by any other in the state. Within our community, you will find top notch ski resorts, kayaking, and wildlife. Enjoying the outdoors is just one of many reasons to live in and explore Alaska!

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About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We are committed to cultural diversity and equal employment for all individuals. It is our policy to recruit, hire, promote, compensate, transfer, train, retain, terminate, and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including certain language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, and military and veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. We will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified caregiver or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

We are a community where all people, regardless of differences, are welcome, secure, and valued. We value respect, appreciation, collaboration, diversity, and a shared commitment to serving our communities. We expect that all workforce members in our community will act in ways which reflect a commitment to and accountability for, racial and social justice and equality in the workplace. As such, we will maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on any applicable legally protected status. We also expect that all workforce members will maintain a positive workplace free from any unacceptable conduct which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Requsition ID: 110870

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing

Job Function: Nursing

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Variable

Career Track:

Department: 1017 AK PAMC PSYCH 4W

Address: AK Anchorage 3200 Providence Dr

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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• Agency-Paid Defined Contribution (retirement plan)
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Tax Deferred Retirement savings account
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account
• Pre-tax Child/Dependent care savings account
• Pre-tax Health Reimbursement Account
• Generous paid time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday
• 13 Paid Holidays per year (4 are floating - you pick)
• Benefit Menu plan with additional choices not covered here

Role:

Regular full-time position as Community Health Worker (eg. mental health assistant) for adults with chronic physical health conditions in the community. Under the guidance of the lead clinician, Community Health Workers will provide health coaching including education and skill-building in all areas of health and wellness. Community Health Workers will advocate for health needs, coordinate care with medical professionals, co-facilitate health groups and assist consumers in accessing community resources. Services are primarily provided with consumers in healthcare settings and in the community. Community Health Workers facilitate care coordination activities with mental health and medical providers as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements to join us:

Candidates must be committed to our shared values and commitment to community care including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care and improvement. Our collaborative approach to treatment requires strong teaming skills. This is a dynamic, team-oriented position with great opportunities to grow.

Community Health Worker must be comfortable in working in medical settings, advocating for medical needs and teaming with integrated health professionals. Some evening or weekend hours may be required .

Job Specific Requirements:

High school diploma required.

Experience as medical assistant desirable.

Experience in healthcare field or mental health are desirable.

Valid MI driver's license required.

Paradigm Treatment Centers provides personalized residential psychiatric treatment for California and Texas teens and young adults from ages 12 to 26. With transformative residential facilities in Malibu, California, San Rafael, California, and now within the Austin, Texas area! Paradigm has more than a decade of experience in helping adolescents and young adults address the mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges that are holding them back.

As a Residential Clinical Assistant here with Paradigm Treatment Centers, you will be presented with the unique opportunity to partner and assist our clinical directors and clinical therapists as you guide the residents through their rehabilitative journey.
A Day in the Life of Residential Clinical Assistant Would Be:

Guiding residents through daily activities to include meal time, group activities, group and individual therapy, and ensure overall productive day for each patient in treatment.
Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment that allows for the proper delivery of care.
Assistant in welcoming and intaking new residents as they enter the facilities, while ensuring proper comfort and warmth at the start of their new journeys.
Develops and/or conducts specialized psychoeducational groups to help patients gain additional knowledge while developing skills to aid along the journey of recovery.
Effectively communicates with all staff on-site regarding patient care and patient updates to include clinical directors, clinical therapists, nursing staff, program directors, and more.
Utilizes crisis and/or de-escalation intervention practices, when necessary and appropriate, with patient(s) whose behavior cannot be otherwise supported without such interventions.
Monitors patient sharps and valuables and labels/handles appropriately, and reports hazards to the proper department as needed for immediate review.
Provides CPR, wound-care, or medication management as needed under direction of clinical staff.

Exciting Perks:

Trips off-site to exciting and scenic places alongside patients!
Gourmet meals provided and cooked by facilities chefs!
Opportunity to assist and mentor adolescents and young adults on journey to mental wellness!
Participation in activities such as yoga and group workouts!
Growth plan created and tailored to your personal and professional goals to work in the behavioral health field!

Exciting Qualities You May Have:

Experience with behavioral health
Previous work experience in clinical or residential setting
Passion for the field of mental/behavioral health
Have previously worked with adolescents/young adults or in a youth focused environment
Previous work experience as Mental Health Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, or Caregiver!