Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) Behavioral Health Assistant (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aNursing Assistant (Non-Certified)who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participate in qualitycontrol monitoring and peer review as assigned.
• Provide care for patients with mental illnesses substance abuse aggressive behavior or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic communication skills takes under consideration age specific competencies and culturally diverse patients.
• Identify the need for and perform basic care/activities of daily living for patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions and perform Environmental checks.
• Assist in caring for patients with behavioral/physical problems.
• Provide basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions Seclusion Restraints and supportive Protective Restraints; follows policy on meeting patients special needs for hygiene nutrition toileting fluids and ADLs.
  
• Participate in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment by being productively occupied at all times and meeting the needs of the patients.
  

• A high school diploma or GED.

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see hear at normal volumes stand walk reach pull stoop bend and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employees must:

• Have successful completion of basic in-service training.
• Have ability to perform MAPS/MANDT Techniques.
• Be able to perform therapeutic care to assist patients in meeting their needs and perform activities of daily living while maintaining an individualized approach based on patients needs culture religion and age.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.