Behavioral Health Associates **all shifts available** Interesting work that saves lives

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned