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Summit BHC•Santa Teresa, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Associate II works under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse as an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The role monitors and reports patient behaviors; provides continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling; assists with patient data collection, recording, and maintenance; and responds to crisis situations and medical emergencies as needed. The position is onsite at the facility and is not remote.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a BHA.
One or more years of experience working with the specific population served by the facility.
CPR certification.
De-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and/or dual diagnosis and various treatment modalities for the population served.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient wellbeing and maintain a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor.
Maintain constant awareness and supervision of patients, including conducting safety checks at intervals required by individualized supervision guidelines.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration, and changing bed linens.
Check patients for contraband and manage their valuables and belongings.
Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the supervisor.
Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
Take and properly record vital signs and communicate significant changes in a patient's condition to the charge nurse.
Chart in patient records in a timely, accurate, and appropriate manner.
Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patients' emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment; assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
Assist with unit cleaning, organizing charts for new admissions, the discharge process, and filing; initiate patient or employee incident reports.
Provide or coordinate patient transfers and transportation with appropriate staff members as required.
Receive reports from the previous shift to plan for the shift and give an accurate, thorough report to the oncoming shift.
Help with admissions and discharges as needed.
Participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and use teaching strategies to promote patient wellness and independence as needed.
Ensure the program schedule is followed and report schedule variances to the supervisor.