Behavioral Health Associate - Day Shift

About the role

Behavioral Health Associates (BHAs) provide support to adults receiving mental health services at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. BHAs demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards patients, address patient concerns respectfully, and prioritize patient well-being and recovery at all times.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services
• 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 noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record
• 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's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering a variety of topics including 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 as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan + company match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee disaster relief
• Brand new state of the art facility outfitted with cutting edge technology and safety features
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry

Pay & Schedule

• Full-Time
• 8 hour shifts - Days
• Pay Range: $19 - $23/hour