Behavioral Health Associate 1

Covington Behavioral Health • Covington, LA

114d

About The Position

Covington Behavioral Health is a licensed 104 bed leading inpatient treatment hospital in the Covington area. Covington Behavioral Health provides leading inpatient psychiatric programs to both adults and adolescents experiencing crisis from substance abuse, mental health issues or both. Our mental health center is at the forefront of effective evidence-based practices. Covington Behavioral Health offers a safe environment to help individuals regain control of their lives. The position is responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. The role requires demonstrating a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always, and recognizing that 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.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide 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.
• 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 including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
• Provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED