Behavioral Health Associate 1

Acadia Healthcare • Battle Creek, MI

64d

About The Position

Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is growing and expanding services. We are looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) who will be scheduled to work 12 hours from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am to provide care to patients in accordance with the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners, while recognizing staff and patient safety is a top priority.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and providing excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines 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.
• Monitor patient safety through required rounds completed timely. Ensure patient room is clean and uncluttered.
• Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record accurately.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patient in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.
• Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs as well as teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence, as needed.
• Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as needed.
• Exhibit quality of work through accuracy, neatness, and timeliness of work completed.
• Adhere to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.

Benefits

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• Basic Life Support required (training available upon hire).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees