Mental Health Associate -tnp Smmc Bu - Psych Oap-locked - Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Per Diem - Day Shift

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

San Diego, California, US
$27.830 - $33.390 - $37.400; not specified; not sp...
Patient care
Psychiatric disorders
Crisis intervention techniques
The Mental Health Associate provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the interdisciplinary plan of care and hospital policies

Job Summary

  • The Mental Health Associate provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the interdisciplinary plan of care and hospital policies.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, daily living activities, and observing/reporting changes in patient condition.
  • The role requires knowledge of psychiatric disorders, basic nursing care, and the ability to use de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.

Matching Summary

The Mental Health Associate provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the interdisciplinary plan of care and hospital policies.

Salary

$27.830 - $33.390 - $37.400; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient care
  • psychiatric disorders
  • crisis intervention techniques
  • de-escalation techniques

Nice-to-have

  • patient centered care
  • recovery model principles
  • psycho educational groups
  • community meetings

Key Requirements

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional
  • 1 Year experience in a treatment setting
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU-UHW

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter