Behavioral Health Assistant
About The Position
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Behavioral Health Assistant to join our Behavioral Health Outpatient Services team! This position assures the safety and treatment of patients and functions as either the entry level (BHA 1) or advanced level (BHA 2) of the Behavioral Health Assistant job class series. The role involves direct patient care, facilitating communication and collaboration within the healthcare team, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participating in education, training, and other duties as assigned. It is expected that this position will always interact therapeutically with patients. BHA 1 provides support primarily through one-to-one patient sitting, virtual sitting, and floating to the mental health unit. BHA 2 provides similar support with the skills, knowledge, and competency to advance from BHA 1.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must obtain 10 hours of education related to Mental Health and/or addictions within four (4) months of hire and annually.
- BHA 1: One year of experience working directly with the public providing a service or six months of experience working with patients in a health care or behavioral health capacity.
- BHA 2: Minimum of one year of experience as a BHA 1 or similar job position at Bartlett Regional Hospital or other healthcare facility.
- BHA 2: Must have the skills, knowledge, and competency to advance to BHA 2 from BHA 1.
- A minimum of 12 college credits in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or Chemical Dependency can be substituted for the required year of experience (for both BHA 1 and BHA 2).
- Valid driver’s license required if assigned to perform patient transport duties.
- Reference Mandatory Education for Clinical and Support Staff Policy for most current Certification requirements.
- All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with individuals who experience mental health, addiction, or behavioral health challenges.
Responsibilities
- Assures the safety and treatment of patients.
- Provides support to patients receiving behavioral health services.
- Conducts one-to-one patient sitting.
- Conducts virtual patient sitting.
- Floats to the mental health unit.
- Facilitates communication and collaboration within the healthcare team.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Participates in education and training.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Interacts therapeutically with patients.
Benefits
- In lieu of fringe benefits, Casual employees receive a $2.00 per hour differential in addition to their hourly rate.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
