Mental Health Associate

Accurately obtain and record admission vital signs, height, weight, and patient belongings during admission and discharge. Monitor and document routine vital signs, intake/output, and specimen collection while assisting with basic nursing care, activities of daily living, and patient transfers. Perform patient safety checks, provide 1:1 observation for high-risk patients, and assist with de-escalation, crisis control, and restraint/seclusion procedures as assigned. Monitor the unit milieu, report environmental or clinical issues, and communicate patient status changes to the Patient Care Director or Registered Nurse. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings, co-lead therapeutic groups, and maintain unit cleanliness and order. Maintain confidentiality of patient data and ensure proper identification checks during all interactions.