<p>Description</p> <p>Summary:</p> <p>The Mental Health Associate observes and provides patient care support under the supervision of the RN. Provides clerical support, as necessary, to assigned service.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Observes, interacts and provides direction for all patients assigned while under the supervision of an RN. Conveys the patient's objective behavior, level of functioning, & any problems or difficulties the patient is experiencing to RN.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists RN in implementing the plan of care for the patient.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides a safe and/or secure environment for the patient/community.</p> </li><li> <p>Completes all secretarial functions.</p> </li><li> <p>Participates in Performance Improvement activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Recognizes value of continued professional growth and development.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in orienting new staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.</p> </li><li> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Education: BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE</p> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>Required: Experience with psychiatric/emotionally distressed or substance abuse population.</p> <p>Minimum Experience: one year</p> <p>Desired:</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity</p> <p>Occupational: Some occupational risk</p> <p>Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force</p> <p>Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions</p> <p>Credentials:AED,BLS,CPR</p> <p>Company: Danbury Hospital</p> <p>Org Unit: 91</p> <p>Department: Psych Unit</p> <p>Exempt: No</p> <p>Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly</p> <p>Share: Share with Email Share on Twittershare to twitter Share on Facebookshare to facebook Share on LinkedInshare to linkedin</p>