Job Details

Description

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of intake, clinical or nursing leadership, the Behavioral Health Associate needs to demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, the BHA must acknowledge and work to resolve complaints, and always recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.

• 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.

• May 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. 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 and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

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

BENEFITS:

Ohio Hospital provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses and patient care staff. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rates with shift differentials available

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan

• Excellent training program

• Professional growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry - Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Safety Minded: Advanced

• Written Communication: Intermediate

• Oral Communication: Intermediate

• Problem Solving: Intermediate

• Customer Focus: Advanced

• Communication: Intermediate

• Attention to Detail: Advanced

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

• High School/GED or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Psychology

Experience

Required

• 1 year: Behavioral Health

Preferred

• 1 year: Hospital Aid/ PCA/Tech

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