Behavioral Health Assistant - 17475

About the role

The Behavioral Health Assistant, under the supervision of professional nursing personnel, assists and provides patient care utilizing standards of care. The position requires the ability to de-escalate crisis situations, maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach, provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques, and conduct group activities with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing patient care according to standards of care.
• De-escalates crisis situations using appropriate techniques.
• Maintains the milieu with a calm and professional approach.
• Provides redirection and utilizes de-escalation techniques.
• Conducts group activities with patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations.
• Ability to work with culturally-diverse families and communities with cultural sensitivity, compassion, and non-judgmentality.
• Ability to maintain the milieu with a calm and professional approach, provide redirection, utilize de-escalation techniques, and separate if necessary.
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates a pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Ability to conduct group activities with patients.

Skills

• CPR certification within 6 months of start date in department/position.
• Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in department/position.
• Previous Behavioral Health experience OR enrolled in an associates or bachelors program.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation based on experience.
• Shift Differentials.
• Professional Development.
• Supportive and Experienced Peers.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits offered the first month after start date.
• Paid Time Off.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Flex Spending Account.
• 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health & Wellness Programs.