Behavioral Health Associate- Adolescents All Shifts

Overview

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of intake, clinical or nursing leadership. The Behavioral Health Associate should demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers at all times. When patient needs are not met, the BHA must acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, and recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• 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 at all times. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• 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 (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Ohio Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses and patient care staff. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry - Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

• Education
  • Required:
    
    High School/GED
  • Preferred:
    Bachelors
• Experience
  • Required:
    
    1 year in Behavioral Health
  • Preferred:
    Hospital Aid/ PCA/Tech
• Behaviors
  • Team Player:
    Works well as a member of a group
  • Enthusiastic:
    Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Detail Oriented:
    Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated:
    Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Motivations
  • Required:
    
    Ability to Make an Impact:
    Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Preferred:
    Flexibility:
    Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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