Mental Health Aide -Part Time 2nd shift
ATLANTA
Sunday, 01 March 2026
Mental Health Aide... Part time- 2nd shift Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Our Mental Health Aide (MHA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of clinical team, facilitating a therapeutic and safe milieu by appropriate interaction with clients and ensuring the proper level of resident supervision is maintained. Applicants must be able to: Passionate about helping children with autism. Work every other weekend Provide guidance and assistance to individuals in their personal hygiene and appearance in the areas of tooth brushing, bathing, toileting, haircare and selection of clothing and dressing appropriately for weather conditions. Be attentive to individual’s medical issues and alert supervisors and/or changes in individual’s health and/or problems relating to medication or medical equipment. Patient, Compassionate, and able to work well in a team Carry out Safety, Meal preparation and cleaning procedures. Provide help getting out of bed. Ability to move in various position (sit, Squad, bend, etc.)Ability to lift /carry up to 50 pounds. Maintaining all patient health data and records. Maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu including crisis intervention. Guide and assist individuals in learning activities of daily living skills (ADLs) both in home and in the community. Performing Q 15 observation rounds while working within the ethical boundaries of the field. Work closely with education, recreation therapy, BCBA, RBT - Assist the teacher in teacher in the classroom as an instructional Aide. Must be able to work every other weekends Must be able to pass a drug test within 24 hrs Must be able to work any units assigned by manager based on needs of the facility. Benefits for this position include:Challenging and rewarding work environment.