Behavioral Health Associate - ECT

About the role

Provide basic patient care under the direction of a professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a professional nurse, perform and assist with various tasks related to ECT including basic patient care, direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide service to the following age population(s): older adults and adults in a manner that demonstrate understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent along with at least 12 college credits required.
• Two or more years’ experience in Human Services Field; OR Associate’s Degree with major in human services field and two or more years’ experience in human services field; OR Bachelor’s Degree with major in human services field and one year of experience in human services field.
• EMT or paramedic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ACLS Certification and IV Certification required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
• May require a valid state driver's license for some facilities.