What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Associate (working hours 8 am - 4:30 pm) position at White Deer Run?
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent
- 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
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
- May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing,
- 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,
- 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
- May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When
is a top priority.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Education
Required- High School/GED or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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