Behavioral Health Associate 1

About the role

Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Associate at their state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, AZ. The hospital aims to improve care delivery by bringing together dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals as needed.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• Absorb and interact with patients, observing behaviors and communicating significant observations to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
• Obtain and document patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering various topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management, and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions aimed at achieving treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Assist with follow-up and paperwork related to incidents and events within the facility.
• May provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff members.

Requirements

• 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).

Qualifications

• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers.
• Recognition of patient safety as a top priority.

Skills

• Ability to provide personal care services under supervision.
• Effective communication and observation skills.
• Knowledge of patient care protocols and emergency procedures.

Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed in the provided job posting, typical benefits for healthcare positions might include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified in the job posting.