BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE

2 weeks ago


Henryville PA USA, United States Acadia Healthcare Inc. Full time
This position is Per Diem. All Shifts Available

Summary

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that 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.

Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover 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.

May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Ensuring patient safety is our highest priority and providing excellent customer service.
* Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
* Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that 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.
* Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover 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.
* May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
* 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

* CPR (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

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