Behavioral Health Associate

3 days ago


Akron, Ohio, United States Summa Western Reserve Hospital Full time

Behavioral Health Associate - the Detox Unit

Full-Time, 36 hrs/week, 7p-7a

Summa Health System - Akron City Hospital

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Serves as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team under supervision of an RN and is responsible for monitoring and reporting patient behaviors; providing continuous patient care, documentation of observations and patient activity, interaction, and role modeling; monitoring activities to ensure safety measures are taken, etc.; and responding in crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed in a behavioral health setting. May support the patient care team by performing non-clinical patient care duties (eg, environmental, dietary, transportation, supplies, light maintenance, and administrative/clerical tasks).

Formal Education Required

a. Ability to read and write English, and perform basic math.

Experience and Training Required

a. Direct patient experience in a behavioral health and/or medical environment preferred.

Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

a. Must attain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification thereafter.

b. Attain BLS-C certification during initial periods and maintain certification thereafter.

c. Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care team members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods, and/or reduce costs.

d. Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Summa: to create patient care environment which is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customer.

e. Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure.

f. Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (eg suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team's direction)

g. Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targets.

h. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other health care professionals in exchanging information and assisting with patient care.

i. Ability to communicate with patients, families, visitors and community representatives in assisting to achieve health care goals.

j. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

k. Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

l. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.

m. Must complete training for the performance of venipuncture.

Level of Physical Demands

a. Heavy: Exerts pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects

$16.71/hr - $20.05/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.



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