Therapeutic Assistant - Youth Inpatient - Mental Health

Therapeutic Assistant - Youth Inpatient - Mental Health

Charleston, South Carolina

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.

Entity : Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type : Employee

Worker Sub-Type : Regular

Cost Center : CC000757 CHS - Psych - Youth IP (IOP)

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

Pay Grade : Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Work Shift : Nights (United States of America)

Entity / Organization : MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority / Medical Center)

Scheduled Work Hours / Shift : 3 12-hour night shifts per week, including weekends & holidays

Fair Labor Standards Act Status : Hourly

Job Summary / Purpose : The Therapeutic Assistant reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direction of a registered nurse the Therapeutic Assistant is responsible for providing patient care as directed by the multi-disciplinary treatment plan and the daily assignment sheet. 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.

Minimum Training and Education :

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.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations :

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.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.