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

Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)/Behavioral Health Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's 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 a Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)/Behavioral Health Assistant who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant, working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will perform therapeutic care and assist patients in meeting their needs and performing activities of daily living (ADL). Assist in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Cross-train and float to other lodges as needed. Requires the ability to work with all genders in the Adult and Child and Adolescent populations.

Responsibilities for the Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participate in quality control monitoring and peer review as assigned.
• Provide care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the therapeutic communication skills, taking 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 Quality Control Environmental checks.
• Assist in caring for patients with behavioral/physical problems.
• Provide basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions, Seclusion, 4-Point Restraints, and supportive Protective Restraints; follow 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.
• Complete all mandatory training.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Able to work beyond scheduled hours as required to meet safe staffing standards/regulatory requirements. Ability to work with patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Comments:

Post hire, employee must:

• Successfully complete the basic in-service training.
• Be able to perform MAPS/MANDT techniques.

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.
• 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
• Retirement benefit choices:
• State Retirement Plan
• State Optional Retirement Program

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.