FULL TIME DAYS Behavioral Healthcare Assistant

Mental Health Resource Center

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Bakery, Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Child and Youth Services, Clinical Assessment, Community Providers, Community and Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, EMT-Paramedics, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Event Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Life Insurance, Medical Records, Medications, Nonprofit, Nursing Management, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks
  • ***Sign On Bonus***
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 403b
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary
Behavioral Health Assistants provide competency-based direct care to children, adolescents, and adults in our inpatient behavioral health units. Behavioral Health Assistants assist in providing a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for our patients. These inpatient units provide crisis stabilization services and most patients are admitted involuntarily to the facility via the Baker Act, the mental health act of Florida. The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is dedicated to providing a caring, therapeutic environment and who enjoys working in a team atmosphere. We provide a variety of training, including but not limited to Crisis Intervention, CPR, Diagnosis and Behaviors, Ethics, and Confidentiality. 


Each team member contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork, and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy, and timeliness.


Responsibilities 
  • Monitors behaviors and documents observed behaviors as indicated in the patient record.
  • Provides ongoing attention and interaction with patients in order to establish supportive relationships, learn patient concerns and goals, and work to assist patients in achieving successful outcomes.
  • Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living skills (ADLs) in accordance with age, cultural consideration, and level of functioning based on current acuity and diagnosis.
  • Ensures implementation of the daily schedule that meets patients’ needs and interests.
  • Performs safety checks at a minimum of 15-minute intervals on patients in accordance with policy and procedure or as directed by the supervisor.
  • Supervises patients during fresh air breaks and visitation periods. 
  • Remains knowledgeable of admission/discharge status, patient level and privileges/restrictions, special information, treatment plan, and unusual events.
  • Performs and documents vital signs on patients, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
  • In order to be considered, candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic (PMD) certification is preferred.
  • One year of experience working in direct patient care is preferred.
  • Excellent customer service skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals
Position Details
Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (rotating weekends)/ Adult Unit and Children and Adolescent/ MHRC North

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com

About the Company

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Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC.  Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.  Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven. 

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission.  Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.  MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.      

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans.  Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members.  Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.  Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization.  These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

 

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html