Therapeutic Assistant - Addictions Unit - Mental Health

Therapeutic Assistant - Addictions Unit - Mental Health

The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager. Under limited supervision, the Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by a multi-disciplinary treatment program, orienting new care team members, conducting and documenting group programming, obtaining and documenting vital signs, recording meal percentages, documenting applicable patient care in the electronic medical record, and other duties as directed by registered nurses and the Nurse Manager. Additionally, requirements include attending 75% of unit staff meetings.

The Therapeutic Assistant assists with patient admission on discharge processes, monitors and promotes the safety of the therapeutic environment, assure that patient's activities of daily living are maintained, and supports the therapeutic program.

Therapeutic Assistant I - High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Therapeutic Assistant II - Bachelor's degree in Human Services or closely related field, or high school diploma and 1 year of experience in behavioral health or related healthcare required.

Certification in Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Certification in TACT and First Aid within the first 6 months of employment and annually thereafter for TACT and biannually for BLS and First Aid.