Behavioral Health Associate 1 PT - Weekend Day Shift

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Indio, California, providing clinically excellent treatment for adults struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. As the only facility of its kind in the area, we are proud to offer essential behavioral healthcare services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Brand new facility with opportunities for professional development and continued education
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration
• Cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Pay

Hourly rate range: $25.00

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment
• Conduct safety checks and supervision at 15-minute intervals or as needed per individualized guidelines
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient medical records
• 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
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens
• Obtain patient vital signs, height, and weight as assigned and document in patient records
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering topics such as 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 on incidents and events that may occur in the facility
• Provide or coordinate transportation for patients as needed
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times
• Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned

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 and offered by facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

Schedule

Part-time, weekend day shift