What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Associate position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Employment Type: Full-Time
BENEFITS:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Full package of Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, life insurance, Disability, retirement savings plans (with a match)
- Excellent Training Program
- Established facility that has been in operations since 1994 and is part of a national family of hospitals and facilities.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Growth Opportunities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
- Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
- Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
- Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
- Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
- Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
- May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
- May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
- Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
- Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
- Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
- May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First Aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
JOB TYPE/SCHEDULE:
- Full-time, 40 hours a week. Sunday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
PAY:
- $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Salary : $16 - $18
