Behavioral Health Assistant

Full Time overnight positions available (12a-8a)

Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent diploma.
• Experience working with the mentally ill population preferred.
• Previous hospital experience a plus.

The rate for this position is $21.85 per hour.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately performs/records procedures (Vs, WT, b/p)
• Accurately performs EKGs
• Safely supervises common patient areas
• Participates in selected group activities.
• Safely assists with ADL's, with Psychiatric Emergencies/RRTs and with restraint application/monitoring.
• Completes/documents rounds as directed.
• Interacts therapeutically/respectfully with all patients, their family members and staff.
• Promotes positive working relationships with peers and others.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Join our team at Mercy Hospital and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.38 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable with working overnights (12a-8a)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person