Behavioral Health Associate 1 (Full Time) Night Shift

Qualifications:

• Required: Must be at least 21 years of age

• Required: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Required: Must be able to work ANY shift or Unit

• Preferred: 1 year experience working with the specific population of the facility

Essential Functions:

• 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 patient's, significant others and staff.

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

• May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

• 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. Assists 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.

Compensation: Based on experience

Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Test