Job Title: Behavioral Health Attendant
Client: State of Indiana – Logansport State Hospital (LSH)
Location: Logansport, IN (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
(Position is for 3-12.5 hour shifts per week, days, hours 6:30am to 7:30pm to include every other weekend and holiday rotations.)
- Candidate will be required to work with adult and geriatric population
- Candidate must be available for a 7/20/2026 or 8/17/2026 start date. (Preference is 7/20/2026 orientation).
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Interview: In-Person/Webcam (As Applicable)
JOB DESCRIPTION -
Short Description :
Behavioral Health Attendant - LSH is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.
Complete Description :
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
- Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring maximum security.
- Assist in the implementation of resident's treatment plan.
- Monitor patients during meals, classroom time, bathroom time, and in general areas.
- Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
- Demonstrate therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
- Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
- Secure doors, search visitors, operate radio system, issue keys, and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
- Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensure the safety of each patient.
- Provide motivational techniques, counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of clients' training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.
- Advise clients regarding appropriate social behavior.
- Provide a safe environment for the client that will be conducive to learning and promote self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
- Coordinate client activities under the direction of a professional by adapting prescribed treatment plans to individual client needs.
- Develop clients' community living skills through activities such as daily living skills exercises (grocery shopping, accessing public transportation, locating community providers, etc.).
- Maintain clients' money and distribute it as appropriate to individual treatment programs (e.g., to teach budgeting skills).
- Assist in carrying out occupational therapy/recreational therapy programs to maximize an individual's capacity for independent living.
- Perform routine clerical functions, including scheduling, ordering supplies, filing progress notes, and answering ward/unit telephone.
- Obtain drugs from the pharmacy and administer and chart medicine under a Registered Nurse's direction.
- Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients.
- Perform basic first aid in case of patient injury, such as applying antiseptic, bandages or utilizing CPR techniques and Heimlich maneuver as necessary.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (High School Equivalency).
Highly Desired Qualifications
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Indiana Medical Aide Certification.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent de-escalation certification.
- Prior experience working in:
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric or Mental Health Facilities
- Residential Treatment Centers
- Correctional or Correctional-Adjacent Settings
Preferred Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and respond calmly during crises.
- Excellent observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach with a commitment to providing quality behavioral healthcare.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
- Experience performing basic clerical duties, including:
- Scheduling appointments
- Filing progress notes
- Ordering supplies
- Answering and managing phone calls
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Education:
Work Location: In person
