With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621. Under direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel, you will perform routine and specialized patient care duties to adult patients, ages 18 and above, in a designated clinical area. A Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) at the Department of Mental Health should be knowledgeable in age-specific criteria and interventions appropriate for effective and therapeutic intervention with adult psychiatric patients including those who have diverse backgrounds, disabilities and co-occurring disorders.

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma or GED and some health care related experience.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

This position works either 7:00AM-3:30PM, 3:00PM-11:30PM or 11:00PM-7:30AM including rotating weekends, with the greatest need being evening and night shifts. Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs. Ability to consistently lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,561.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have some health care related experience?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: On the road