Mental Health Aide - Corrections

Mental Health Monitor/Sitter – Phoenix, AZ

Local Pay: $18.20/hour- W2 

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. 

New to correctional healthcare? Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality patient care in a safe, secure, and professionally managed correctional setting.

Why You'll Love Working With Us 

• Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app. 

• Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible candidates you refer .$400 referrer / $100 referee- Payable after 200 hours of work

• Personalized Support -  Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. 

• Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

Shift Details:

• Night Shift

• 3x12-hour shifts weekly 

Mental Health Sitter Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors patients on suicide watch, in therapeutic restraints, or otherwise at-risk of self-harm or danger to others. 

• Performs visual or video monitoring for patients and reports findings and observations to the licensed nurse. 

• Completes and processes all required documentation legibly, timely, and with accuracy. 

• Must be able to report and document changes in the patient chart regarding patient activity. 

• Follows the directions of the medical personnel in charge of the respective unit.  

• Provide continuous observation and supervision of assigned patients.

• Maintain a safe environment and monitor for unsafe or high-risk behaviors.

• Observe and report changes in behavior, mood, or mental status to nursing staff.

• Provide calm, respectful, and supportive interaction with patients.

• Help prevent falls, wandering, self-harm, or other unsafe behaviors.

• Follow suicide precautions, behavioral health protocols, and facility policies.

• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

• Document observations and promptly report emergencies or safety concerns.

• Follow infection control and workplace safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Current, valid, and unrestricted AZ license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a MHM/S.

• Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

• Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (e.g., .BLS, N95 fit test, immunization records, TB test,....).

Benefits 

• Competitive Pay

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates 

Ready to Get Started?

Apply through this job posting and submit your most recent resume.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact Christina at (800) 928-5561, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM PST.