Behavioral Health Associate -$13.50 -$15.00 3rd shift 11p-7a

Acadia Healthcare • Magee, MS

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About The Position

We are searching for full time employees at our Magee, MS location to become members of our team helping children live healthier, more productive lives. The position involves ensuring the well-being of patients and providing a positive, supportive, and structured environment. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, documenting clinical information, and assisting patients with activities of daily living.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older to be hired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15 minute intervals 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.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
• Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Assist with follow-up and paperwork on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• Provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401 K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services