Behavioral Health Associate

About the Company

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care when it’s needed most. With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, and Arizona, we’re expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

About the Role

The Behavioral Associate will work with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide direct behavioral care to patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions at our NeuroPsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis location.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-risk patients, use Crisis Intervention practices, and support safety plan intervention techniques to maintain a safe environment.
• Perform environmental/patient safety rounds and implement a higher level of observation in emergencies.
• Report observations, interactions, and patient activity to assigned nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Understand patient characteristics, triggers, and patient/environmental variables through trauma-informed care to assist in preventing patients from losing control.
• Participate in shift hand-off meetings, unit rounds, community meetings, team meetings, and committee meetings as required.
• Participate in debriefing after codes, incidents, and use of restraints.
• Assist in the assessment of need for, as well as the application and removal of restraints.
• Lead or co-lead discussion groups on topics such as anger and safety.
• Review incident reports as needed to identify possible preventable factors and present these to the treatment team.
• Escort patients during transfer, for testing, or for admission on or off facility premises as required.
• Participate in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and departmental and/or facility-wide training as required.
• Provide ongoing training to unit staff in implementation of de-escalation training and physical interventions.
• Assist the nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks for specific patients.
• Provide direct physical care and/or one-to-one observation to selected patients under supervision.
• Assist with lifting, positioning, moving, and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Escort ambulatory patients.
• Escort patients outside of the hospital as necessary.
• Obtain and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy.
• Provide direct assistance to patients with Activities of Daily Living as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or some college coursework in psychology, social work, or social services field preferred.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a direct care role strongly preferred.

This is a great role for experienced behavioral health techs and those looking to start a new, rewarding career in behavioral health!

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Schedule

Day, evening, and night shifts available.