Mental Health Assistant Job at United Health Services, Binghamton, NY

  • United Health Services
  • Binghamton, NY

Job Description

Mental Health AssistantUHS Binghamton General Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Assistant to work per diem supporting individuals with mental health needs by providing compassionate, patient-centered care. This role collaborates closely with Mental Health Technicians, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Rehabilitation Staff, and Physicians to deliver care aligned with provider and nursing orders. The Mental Health Assistant supports patients across both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. At UHS, we believe that every connection matters—from the way we support our patients in critical moments to how we empower our teams to grow and succeed. If you're ready to contribute to strategic planning, drive departmental goals, and lead with empathy in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to make a meaningful impact where every connection truly counts.Primary Department, Division, or Unit: M5 Psychiatric, UHS Binghamton General HospitalPrimary Work Shift: Multiple shifts availableCompensation Range: $19.37 - $28.09 per hour, depending on experienceYou will be eligible for benefits if you are hired into a regular position with at least 24 scheduled weekly hours.Responsibilities:Assists patients or provides complete care including bathing, dressing, grooming, hydration and nutrition, and care of personal space and belongings.Performs clinical measurements including Vital Signs, Intake and Output and documents findings.Ensures comfort and safety in the environment for individual patients, families, self and coworkers through good body mechanics when assisting patients with mobility and transportation, proper use of equipment, following policy for restraints and seclusion, and use of monitoring techniques.Makes frequent rounds observing patients to anticipate possible patient needs.Plans, initiates, and assists patients with unstructured activities to address leisure time needs and encourages patient participation in all activities.Reports patient or unit problems to the appropriate RN or Mental Health Tech.Assists with ECT treatments according to procedure including obtaining, set up and cleaning of equipment; providing support and assistance to physicians and nurses; transporting patients; and monitoring patient oral intake post ECT recovery.Follows procedures in caring for the potentially violent patient and the patient in danger of hurting him/herself or others including monitoring all levels of observation, assisting with the initiation of seclusion and application of restraints, and caring for restrained and secluded patients.Responds to Code Blue situations in all areas of the hospital as directed utilizing all CPI principles in verbal de-escalation, physical restraint (appropriate to age), 4 point restraint and maintaining a safe environment in all situations, under the clinical supervision of a CPI trained RN. Initiates and maintains appEducation/Experience:Minimum Required:High School Diploma or GEDPreferred:College courses leading to a degree in a mental health related field or NursingPrevious education in a Nursing Assistant programPrevious work experience in a health care environmentLicense/Certification:Preferred:Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Work experience placement, Shift work

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