What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Associate III (Oak Hill) FULL-TIME position at Millcreek of Pontotoc 0603?
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.
Participate in therapeutic or recreational group activities with patient.
Help with admitting and discharging patient.
Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patient and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff.
Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
Observe and influence the behavior of the patient.
Assist with personal hygiene.
Assist patient in achieving and maintaining care goals.
Deliver care based on the priority of needs and available resources to the specific service population of the facility.
Provide medical or therapeutic care, including direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patient.
Encourage patient to participate in social, recreational or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patient to the community.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field
- Associates or better in Social Work or related field
- High School/GED or better
Skills
Required- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Oral Communication
- Communication
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)