Behavioral Care Associate Full Time Days

Observation

• Observes patients to detect behavior patterns.
• Reports observations and concerns to the registered nurse or behavioral health clinician.

Trauma-Informed Care

• Implements patient-centered care and trauma-informed care.
• Creates and supports a therapeutic environment for safe treatment implementation.

Communication and Intervention

• Performs observation rounds on assigned patients, documenting in real time, in order to detect behavior patterns.
• Utilizes clear and positive communication skills to assess and provide therapeutic intervention for patients' and families' needs and concerns.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate appropriately, professionally, and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws.
• Proficiency in computer systems to enter and track patient records.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• Must have a High School Grad or Equiv.
• Technical/Vocational School preferred.
• Field of study in a Social Science.
• Of work experience in an Inpatient/24-hour-per-day mental health/substance abuse setting preferred.

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$16.26 - $26.02