Behavioral Health Assistant

Bartlett Regional Hospital • Juneau, AK

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About The Position

Bartlett Regional Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to join their Behavioral Health Outpatient Services team. This position is open until filled. The role involves assuring patient safety and treatment, providing support through one-to-one patient sitting, virtual sitting, and floating to the mental health unit. Key duties include direct patient care, facilitating communication within the healthcare team, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and participating in education and training. Therapeutic interaction with patients is expected at all times.

There are two levels: BHA 1 is an entry-level position under close supervision, while BHA 2 functions at an advanced level under general direction, requiring demonstrated 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.
• Substitution for experience: A minimum of 12 college credits in Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, or Chemical Dependency can be substituted for the required year of experience.
• 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

• Assure the safety and treatment of patients.
• Provide support to patients receiving behavioral health services.
• Conduct one-to-one patient sitting.
• Conduct virtual patient sitting.
• Float to the mental health unit.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participate in education and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Interact therapeutically with patients.

Benefits

• Amazing benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED