What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Associate Part-Time position at Southcoast Behavioral Health?
Job Title
A unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others as part of the Southcoast Behavioral Health team.
Southcoast Behavioral Health is a premier mental health treatment center with 192 beds, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care services to patients under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers at all times.
- Ensure patient safety is a top priority and address any concerns or complaints promptly.
Core Functions
- Conduct regular safety checks and supervise patients as required.
- Document accurate and timely clinical information in patient records.
- Assist in creating a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients and staff.
- Interact with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
Additional Responsibilities
- Oversee or assist patients with daily living activities, such as toileting, bathing, and dressing.
- Obtain patient vital signs, height, and weight as assigned, and document in patient records.
- Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required, with training available upon hire.
