Minimum Qualifications

1.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent.  Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.

2.

Experience:

Prefer experience in a psychiatric hospital setting as a Mental Health Aide working with children, adolescents, geriatric and/or adults.

3.

License/Certification:

Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia.  Current CPR Certification required. Current Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation certification.

4.

Skills:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.  Perform ADL’s with patients.

5.

Physical Requirements:

Work is physically and mentally demanding.  Extensive walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs.  Must be able to lift or move over fifty (50) pounds.

6.

Other:

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the CNO, ACNO, RN Manager, RN Supervisors, Charge RN and/or CEO.