Therapeutic Assistant - Mental Health - Adult Inpatient

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Multi-disciplinary treatment plan adherence
Patient activities of daily living maintenance
Therapeutic environment safety monitoring
The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet

Job Summary

  • The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet.
  • The role requires maintaining patient safety, supporting activities of daily living, and assisting with admission and discharge processes.
  • Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support certification within two weeks and TACT/First Aid certifications within six months of employment.

Matching Summary

The Therapeutic Assistant provides patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and daily assignment sheet.

Salary

Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Grade: Health-20; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-disciplinary treatment plan adherence
  • Patient activities of daily living maintenance
  • Therapeutic environment safety monitoring
  • Basic Life Support certification required
  • TACT and First Aid certification within 6 months

Nice-to-have

  • Energetic and enthusiastic team member
  • Ability to work rotating shifts
  • Experience in behavioral health preferred

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services (for Level II)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • TACT and First Aid certification
  • 1 year behavioral health experience (for Level II)

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