Behavioral Health Associate 7-3

Acadia Healthcare • New Castle, DE

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate (BHA) position at MeadowWood Behavioral Hospital involves providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders, including geriatrics, adults, and adolescents. The role is crucial in ensuring the well-being and safety of patients in a supportive environment, requiring a commitment to patient interaction, documentation, and participation in therapeutic activities.

Requirements

• High School/GED or better is required.
• Prefer one year experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Bachelors or better in Psychology is preferred.
• Safety Minded: Novice level required.
• Attention to Detail: Novice level required.
• Customer Focus: Advanced level required.
• Communication: Advanced level required.

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 per guidelines.
• Document timely, accurate, and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical records.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for patients 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, and meals.
• Obtain and document patient's vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering various topics.
• Engage patients in activities designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation and assist with incident follow-up paperwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED