PRN Behavioral Aide

WELLSTONE INC•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a PRN Behavioral Aide at the WellStar/CRC location, you will care for clients in a group home setting. The role supports client reintegration, teaches basic living skills, partners with the therapeutic team, and helps ensure treatment care plans are followed. Behavioral Aides learn documentation techniques and applicable Alabama Department of Mental Health standards, earn certifications through training, and can develop a career in mental health. Employees must work at least two shifts per month at a WellStone location. The position is PRN (as needed), with travel up to 25% and any shift. The location is Huntsville, Alabama.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Certified in CPR, SAMA, and CPI, or able to obtain these certifications.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Must work at least two shifts per month at a WellStone location.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent instruction, guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement to clients committed to the Crisis Stabilization Unit and/or WellStar.
Implement basic living skills training objectives and document residents’ progress in the Electronic Health Record.
Work with the Treatment Team to coordinate activities and group therapy, and document accordingly.
Complete electronic documentation, staff notes, incident and injury reports, shift observations, and other reports accurately and on time.
Ensure clients comply with rules, assist them as needed, and maintain a clean and safe environment, including performing housekeeping duties.
Demonstrate safety skills, including fire drills, emergency procedures, and back safety techniques.
Maintain positive relationships with supervisors, clients, clients’ families, and coworkers.
Administer medication and document accordingly.
Attend required staff meetings, in-service meetings, and trainings to remain current on trainings and certifications.
Work as scheduled and submit timesheets and leave requests correctly and on time.
Report facility or maintenance issues promptly.
Use verbal and, at times, physical de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions as required.
Arrive on time and remain on shift if unable to be relieved.
Coordinate coverage with other Behavioral Health Aides when unable to work, including for annual or sick leave.
Act as an escort or guardian for clients sent to the hospital for evaluation, when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.