Job Description
Mental Health Aide – Residential Rehabilitation (VA Medical Center) Kelly Government Solutions | Bonham, TX
Make a Difference for Veterans. Join Our Team!
Kelly Government Solutions is looking for qualified Mental Health Aides to join our team at the Sam Rayburn VA Medical Center working in the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program. If you have a passion for mental health, enjoy working in a supportive team environment, and want to help Veterans achieve their recovery goals, we want to meet you!
What You’ll Do:
- Provide compassionate, direct care and supervision to Veterans in a residential treatment setting.
- Conduct routine patient rounding, monitor safety, and report health or behavioral changes.
- Facilitate and participate in therapeutic and recreational group activities.
- Assist with patient intake, orientation, and discharge processes.
- Escort patients throughout the facility and support their daily schedules.
- Document care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Support infection control, health, and safety protocols.
Schedule:
- Full-Time: 40 hours per week (VA standard: 80 hours every two weeks)
Shifts:
- Overnight (Sunday–Thursday): 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM
- Day/Evening (Tuesday–Saturday): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Weekend and holiday coverage required
Compensation:
$17.92+ $5.55 H&W (up to 40 hours/week)
Who We’re Looking For:
- High School Diploma required; 2 years of college (health sciences, psychology, social work, or related field) preferred
- At least 1 year of direct patient care experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or residential rehab
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Strong communication, teamwork, and observation skills
- Computer literacy and ability to learn electronic record systems
- Must meet VA health/vaccination requirements and pass background screening
Why Join Us?
- Help make a real impact in Veterans’ lives
- Grow your skills in mental health and substance use recovery
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
- Competitive compensation through Kelly Government Solutions
- Ongoing training and federal work experience
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,