Mental Health Specialist - Med Aide
Core
Provide hands-on care, supervision, and daily support to adult male patients in a secure inpatient psychiatric facility, including medication administration and assistance with daily living activities.
Role type
Direct care staff (Mental Health Specialist Med Aide)
Builds
A structured, secure therapeutic environment for patients with psychiatric, cognitive, and aging issues
Domain
Behavioral health / Inpatient psychiatric care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, patient safety and security, daily living assistance, behavior observation and documentation, emergency response, patient transport
Preferred skills
Medication Aide certification, experience in behavioral health or correctional settings, ability to lift 50+ pounds
Technologies
Computer programs for patient care documentation
Responsibilities
Administer medications under supervision, assist with daily living activities, observe and document patient behavior, maintain patient safety and security, collaborate with clinical team on care coordination, respond to emergencies
Seniority
Entry-level direct care staff