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Cumming, GA
Assistant in emergency care
Behavioral Health Tech, Emergency Services

Sonic Summary

Northside Hospital is seeking healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care and supportive services for individuals with mental health disorders and chemical dependencies.
Candidates must have an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience in behavioral health, or three years in psychiatric settings.
The role may also include responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.
A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required, with preference given to those with hospital or inpatient mental health facility experience.
Work hours are from 7 AM to 7 PM, and weekend availability is required.

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and supportive services to patients with mental health disorders as well as chemically dependent patients to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients. Carries out a variety of patient care activities which support the maintenance of the therapeutic milieu, and which meet the patient's needs for comfort and safety. May also perform the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Department Technician.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other behavioral health related fields.

One (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field setting, OR three (3) years of experience in psychiatric settings in a clinical/direct patient care job.

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED

1. Patient care experience in a hospital or inpatient mental health facility

Work Hours:

7AM-7PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

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Behavioral Health Tech, Emergency Services