Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II

About the role

Cottonwood Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is seeking passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our compassionate behavioral health services team. We specialize in crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment.

Responsibilities

• Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN.
• Safeguard the dignity and respect of our patients and guests.
• Provide continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Driver’s License with a favorable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Proof of Insurance.
• CPR and CPI Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric or healthcare facility preferred.
• Previous direct patient care experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred degree in social work, recreational therapy, or a related therapeutic field.
• At least 1 year of work experience in a psychiatric healthcare setting.
• Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
• Valid driver’s license with a favorable motor vehicle report.
• CPR and CPI certification.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or healthcare facility.
• Previous direct patient care experience with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of psychosocial models of care.
• Experience with crisis stabilization and inpatient care.
• Understanding of substance use treatment and mental health disorders.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees.
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• UKG Wallet – Earned Wage Access benefit.

Pay

Competitive compensation offered.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs while focusing on providing quality patient care.