Therapeutic Assistant - Mental Health - Addictions Unit

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Provide patient care under supervision
Conduct and document group programming
Obtain and document vital signs
The Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program and supporting the therapeutic environment

Job Summary

  • The Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program and supporting the therapeutic environment.
  • This role requires attending 75% of unit staff meetings and working three 12-hour day shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.
  • The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization.

Matching Summary

The Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program and supporting the therapeutic environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide patient care under supervision
  • Conduct and document group programming
  • Obtain and document vital signs
  • Maintain therapeutic environment safety
  • Work rotating shifts including weekends
  • Use electronic medical records

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work in stressful situations
  • Support multi-disciplinary treatment plans
  • Attend unit staff meetings regularly
  • Work in confined and elevated spaces
  • Demonstrate good peripheral vision and hearing

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree or 1 year behavioral health experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 2 weeks
  • TACT and First Aid certification within 6 months
  • Maintain certifications annually or biannually

Work Rights

Not specified

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