San Jose Behavioral Health-posted 2 days ago
$24 - $28/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite
51-100 employees

San Jose Behavioral Health is currently seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I to assist the nursing staff with comprehensive inpatient care and treatment within our new 133-bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital. San Jose Behavioral Health is where adults and adolescents can receive comprehensive inpatient treatment for a range of behavioral and mental health disorders. Conveniently located in the heart of San Jose the hospital is easily accessible to residents in Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County. The Hospital campus is situated amid gently rolling hills and features serene views of beautiful natural surroundings. Click the link below to watch a short video on "A Day in the Life of a BHA" https://vimeo.com/296913787/564ba1497c San Jose Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive package of benefits for Full-time. Current benefits include: Competitive salary Medical, dental, and vision insurance Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match General Paid Time off to include: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave plus Holidays/Holiday Pay Excellent training program Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities PURPOSE STATEMENT: Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

  • 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.
  • Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring 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.
  • May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
  • May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
  • Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of 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.
  • May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
  • Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
  • 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.
  • Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan with match
  • General Paid Time off to include: Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and Extended Sick Leave plus Holidays/Holiday Pay
  • Excellent training program
  • Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities
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