Mental Health Associate-BU -Psych G-PATH - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Per Diem - Day Shift

Hours:

Shift Start Time: 7 AM Shift End Time: 7:30 PM AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other On-Call

Required:

No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum
- Midpoint
- Maximum): $27.830 - $33.390 - $37.400 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 9/17/26 to 9/24/26 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit with a contract expiration date of 9/30/2027.

The Mental Health Associate is a nursing caregiver who works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide patient care in accordance with each patient's IPOC (interdisciplinary plan of care), hospital policies and procedures and unit/program guidelines.

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year experience in an acute or chronic psychiatric and/or substance abuse disorder treatment setting.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
  -REQUIRED

• Other :
  Some college course work in Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Nursing, or other health care related fields.

Basic Nursing and Mental Health Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Assists R.N. with patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Considers the age, cultural, psychosocial and physical needs of patients when providing care. Assists patients with activities of daily living as necessary (bathing, feeding, laundry). Performs other patient care related nursing tasks as assigned. (i.e. collection of urine specimens and completing EKGs).

Observes and reports significant changes in patients' behavior, mental status and physical condition to the R.N.

Communication and Documentation of Care Communication and documentation of care reflects understanding of data collection and documentation requirements. Maintains ongoing communication regarding assigned patients with the responsible R.N. throughout the shift. Gives a complete report on assigned patients to the responsible R.N. prior to end of each shift. Documents observed patient behaviors and other collected data (i.e. vital signs, height, weight, intake, output, sleep pattern) in accordance with the approved guidelines for documentation.

Customer Service Provides patient centered care that demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Recovery Model. Responds to patient, family and visitor requests and concerns appropriately and promptly. Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients and visitors. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill for conducting psycho educational groups, activity groups and community meetings. Assists in greeting, assisting and monitoring visitors.

General Support Answers the unit telephones, answering questions, taking messages and referring calls and maintaining the bed board as appropriate. Inventories, orders and stocks unit supplies. Coordinates the maintenance of computers and other equipment. Communicates and coordinate unit service needs internally with Environmental Services, Plant Operations and externally with services such as translation and transportation. Maintain an adequate supply of forms and program materials.

Assist the nurses in contacting physicians when needed. Assist in keep the nursing station and unit…