Behavioral Health Associate

• 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.

• 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
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility