Ellis Medicine Hiring for Mental Health Assistant at Schenectady Full Time

Basic Function: The Mental Health Assistant will work in a supportive role performing patient related services under the direction of the Registered Nurse with an emphasis on the technical skills related to the unit based populations across the life span. Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum of one (1) year of college in the Human Relations area. College may be substituted by the following: Minimum of one (1) year pertinent work experience in a behavior health care setting; Life experience with has enabled the development of exceptional skills in the area of interpersonal relationships, communication and crisis intervention, e.g., foster care provider, volunteer work in a behavioral health care setting. Responsibitlies: • The Mental Health Assistant will support the treatment team in maintain a therapeutic milieu. • Facilitates or assists with the groups as deemed competent by nursing leadership. Incorporates behavioral measures as outlined in the individual treatment plan and observes/reports changes in behavior to the RN. • This position will maintain all medical records on the unit and coordinate movement of patients on and off the unit. • The Mental Health Assistant will perform assigned patient care activities. • Provide assistance with all aspects of patient’s bath, personal care and providing patient nourishment. • Will obtain and record objective patient data and patient care activities performed on the appropriate form in the Medical Record. • Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient and will assist in maintaining a neat, well-organized work area. • Collect and identify laboratory specimens. • Participate to respond code situations • Functions as a role model/coach by demonstrating appropriate social skills and behaviors. • Participates in ongoing developmental progress including self-evaluations, self-learning programs, internal conferences, etc. • Performs other duties as assigned.