Behavioral Health Associate | 2nd Shift

Keystone Treatment Center • Sioux Falls, SD

102d

About The Position

We are looking to add compassionate Behavioral Health Associate to our amazing Keystone Team! Keystone Treatment Center is a 126 Bed Treatment Center providing services to adults on an inpatient basis. Keystone is located in Canton SD, just a short drive from Sioux Falls, SD. You will be working with the Nursing team in providing therapeutic care to our patients.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the 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.

Nice To Haves

• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Nursing care, as directed by the Nurse Staff and in conformance with the established standards and administrative policies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Passes and charts daily medications as directed by nurse.
• Provides therapeutic listening and guidance as required.
• May transfer or transport patients.
• Performs room checks.
• 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate with Shift Differential available (Nights and Weekends).
• 8 Paid Holidays and 16 Hours of Personal Time.
• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Acadia Healthcare 401(K) plan.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial Services and more).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Excellent training program.
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees