Behavioral Health Associate - Part Time Day Shift

About the role

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Indio, California, offering clinically excellent treatment for adults with mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to 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 needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• Absorb and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living such as 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 the patient's record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering topics like 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.
• Absorb and document incidents and events that occur within the facility.
• Provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff members.
• Display a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers.
• Resolve complaints about patient needs and prioritize patient safety.

Qualifications

• 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).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a brand new facility with opportunities for professional development and continued education, a supportive work environment, cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Pay

Compensation for roles at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health varies depending on various factors including location, role, and skill set. A reasonable hourly range of compensation is provided for roles that may be hired in California.

Schedule

The position is part-time with accruals, working 24 hours per shift on a day shift schedule.