Behavioral Health Aide
CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Aide provides supportive services to behavioral health staff and assists in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment for patients. This position supports daily operations within the behavioral health unit by observing patient behavior, assisting with patient movement and activities, and ensuring compliance with facility rules, safety procedures, and healthcare standards.
Requirements
- Strong observation and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations professionally
- Attention to detail and sound judgment
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
- Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
Nice To Haves
- Organizational Expectations: Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
- Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
- Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
- Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
- Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
- Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
- Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
- Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Responsibilities
- Assist behavioral health staff in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
- Observe and report patient behavior, mood changes, and unusual activity to clinical staff
- Assist with patient movement and coordination within the facility as directed
- Support behavioral health programming and daily unit activities
- Maintain accurate logs, reports, and documentation as assigned
- Monitor unit activity and report safety or security concerns immediately
- Assist in de-escalating behavioral situations under the direction of clinical staff
- Ensure compliance with facility rules, safety protocols, and organizational policies
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information
- Participate in required trainings, meetings, and drills
- Provide professional and respectful interaction with patients, staff, and visitors
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
