Behavioral Health Aide

ABOUT US

Formerly Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, SRBHH was opened in 2016 and is regarded as an integral part of the greater Santa Rosa and Northern California mental health system of care. SRBHH serves adolescents and adults and treats mental health and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse conditions. The hospital is located in the North Bay and consists of 144 acute psychiatric inpatient beds.

Behavioral Health Aide

$25.00-$30.00 per hour

Director of Clinical Services

The primary role of the Behavioral Health Aide is to assist with planning and implementation of activities for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, or sports and movement programs. The Aide may prepare or set up equipment and ensure the safety of all participants in the activity. The Aide maintains knowledge of, participates in further training provided, and understands potential risks regarding occupational health hazards (e.g., blood borne pathogen exposures).

• Implements activity therapy plans and activities in conjunction with treatment goals.
• Assists the therapist in conducting group sessions for patients, which may draw from mediums such as art therapy, exercise, games or leisure activities.
• Assists the therapist in planning and preparing for activities that promote creativity, wellness, and skills contributing to mental health stability.
• Completes draft documentation and progress notes on time and individualized per patient and sends to the therapist for completion and signature.
• Assists the therapist in communicating with community resources and partners to schedule hospital groups pertaining to canine therapy, music therapy, equine therapy, and other community-based resources to supplement programming at the hospital.
• Assists the therapist in researching activities and group material to use within scope of practice to facilitate group programming.
• Assists the therapists in maintaining inventory of supplies and items for activity-based groups, and completes an order list monthly to the Director of Social Services and/or Director of Clinical Services.
• Performs related duties as requested and upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
• Completes required documentation and progress notes on time and individualized per patient.

POSITION Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness or related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent work experience, required in the field of social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Certified/on track to be certified in recreational therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, art/music/drama therapy.
• Current CPR certification required, or obtained within initial orientation period.
• Verbal de-escalation and physical intervention program as approved by the CNO.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and addictive disease diagnoses and treatment.
• Healthcare industry preferred.
• English proficiency required.

• Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
• Sensitivity to and willingness to interact with persons of various backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and/or related equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work and the ability to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.

Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations; ability to work and concentrate amidst distractions; ability to handle interruptions and switch tasks; flexibility to deal with differences of opinions. Physical abilities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and perceiving object attributes by touch. Ability to communicate clearly and hear at standard levels. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Visual acuity sufficient for administrative and clinical tasks. Office/work environment is primarily indoors with possible temperature changes.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans available)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
• Discounted Cafeteria Meal Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement