Therapeutic Assistant - Float Team

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC, US
Flexible scheduling with shift differentials
Support therapeutic programs and patient safety
Work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
You’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate behavioral health support while floating across a variety of specialized units at the Institute of Psychiatry Hospital

Job Summary

  • You’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate behavioral health support while floating across a variety of specialized units at the Institute of Psychiatry Hospital.
  • This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, gain experience across the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and make a meaningful impact every day.
  • The team offers Therapeutic Assistants flexible scheduling, shift differentials and additional float differential pay.

Matching Summary

You’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate behavioral health support while floating across a variety of specialized units at the Institute of Psychiatry Hospital.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Flexible scheduling with shift differentials
  • Support therapeutic programs and patient safety
  • Work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
  • Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in diverse psychiatric units

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with adult and pediatric populations
  • Ability to work in a latex safe environment
  • Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
  • Work with energetic and enthusiastic team members

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field or 1 year behavioral health experience
  • Certification in Basic Life Support within 2 weeks of hire
  • Certification in TACT and First Aid within first 6 months
  • Maintain current BLS, TACT, and First Aid certifications annually or biannually

Work Rights

Not specified

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